Cirurgia estética do sorriso: relato de caso clinico

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Excessive gingival exposure, usually referred to as gummy smile, is characterized by an imbalance between dental and gingival exposure. Thus, its etiology can be multifactorial, associated with vertical maxillary excess growth, altered passive eruption (APE), and hyperactivity of the upper lip muscles. With all this, there are several treatment options, such as lip repositioning, orthognathic surgery, the use of botulinum toxin, and periodontal plastic surgeries. OBJECTIVES: To describe the aesthetic and functional treatment of Altered Passive Eruption through a clinical case report, in order to assist the dentist in their clinical practice. METHODOLOGY: The clinical case report will be conducted at the Integrated Clinic II of the School of Dentistry of Goyazes University Center after approval protocol by the Research Ethics Committee and patient agreement expressed through the signing of the Informed Consent Form and Image Use Authorization Form. The patient previously diagnosed with altered passive eruption and selected in the Integrated Clinic I will undergo multidisciplinary dental treatment based on periodontal therapies. RESULTS: It is expected that the clinical case report willassist the dentist in evaluating, diagnosing, planning, prognosticating, and properly treating altered passive eruption. CONCLUSION: The clinical case report will assist the dentist in diagnosing and treating altered passive eruption. The proposed treatment for the patient aims to provide abetter aesthetic-functional condition of the orofacial