Transformações do sorriso: explorando os benefícios da Gengivectomia e Gengivoplastia - revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The gummy smile, characterized by excessive gingival exposure during smiling, is a condition that can significantly impact the facial aesthetics of patients. OBJECTIVES: The gummy smile, characterized by excessive gingival exposure during smiling, is a condition that can significantly impact the facial aesthetics of patients. METHODOLOGY: This study is a literature review that analyzes the benefits of gingivectomy and gingivoplasty on smile aesthetics, comparing different techniques and highlighting the importance of these interventions in the current dental context. CONCLUSION: Gingivectomy and gingivoplasty improve smile aesthetics by reducing periodontal pocket depth and increasing clinical crown length . Follow-up and good practices are essential to optimize results and prevent relapses.