Do convencional ao moderno: a evolução das técnicas na cirurgia estética gengival

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:The smile is one of the most important facial expressions and is essential to express joy, pleasure, humor and gratitude. The constant search for perfect harmony and standards of beauty, both dental and gingival, has been gaining prominence and enabling a super appreciation of aesthetic dental treatments. Over the years, this specialty has undergone a significant evolution, migrating from conventional techniques, often invasive and with long recovery times, to more contemporary, precise, conservative and less traumatic techniques. The incorporation of new technologies, such as the use of software, surgical guides and digital planning, has changed the way professionals conduct these procedures, increasing therapeutic possibilities and raising the standards of aesthetic excellence. This work proposes a reflection on the trajectory of advances in Periodontics, highlighting the main milestones and innovations that have shaped aesthetic gingival surgery to the present day. OBJECTIVES: To address the criteria that determine an ideal aesthetic smile, presenting the etiologies related to the gummy smile, also highlighting the importance of the clinician's role and an effective diagnosis. The review brings the use of digital technologies such as: Dental Design Smiles and cone beam tomography (CBCT) highlighting their contribution in the planning and execution of periodontal aesthetic surgery. METHODOLOGY:To create this literature review, an analytical search was carried out using the scientific databases Google Scholar, SciELO and Pubmed. Reporters related to the topic of the work were used, such as: Gingivoplasty, gingivectomy, periodontal surgery, smile aesthetics and digital flow in periodontics. EXPECTED RESULTS: The present work has the general objective of showing the evolution of surgical techniques in the repair and correction of the gummy smile, highlighting conventional methods and current technologies in the planning, diagnosis and execution of periodontais procedures. CONCLUSION: Therefore, the objective of this work is to show the evolution of gingival cosmetic surgery, highlighting the transition from planning methods to modern and digital surgical methods. In this way, the importance of professional updating is reinforced to keep up with innovations, offering patients effective and personalized treatment.