Abordagem minimamente invasiva na correção de sorriso gengival: relato de caso clínico

Abstract

The smile is an essential element in facial aesthetics and plays a significant role in an individual's self-confidence and social perception. However, many patients have concerns related to gummy smile, a condition characterized by excessive exposure of the gums during speech or smiling. The study aims to report a clinical case in which a gummy smile was corrected. This report was submitted to the Research Ethics Committee and approved under opinion no. 7.210.609. A 26-year-old female patient attended the Dental Clinic of a higher education institution with an aesthetic complaint of disproportion between her teeth and gums. During the clinical examination, a gummy smile was diagnosed, and complementary clinical and photographic exams were performed to identify the etiology, when a diagnosis of altered passive eruption was established. The proposed treatment was to increase the aesthetic clinical crown using the flapless technique, in which bone is removed via the gingival sulcus without the need for opening a flap. This is a modern technology in dentistry that allows a minimally invasive approach to restore the height of the supracrestal tissues. The success of the treatment is related to personalized approaches, taking into account the patient's expectations and health. In addition to improving aesthetics, the treatment contributed to improving the patient's self-esteem and emotional state.