Crown Lengthening Procedure, with Internal Bevel Gingivectomy – A Case Report

Abstract

Periodontal surgery is generally perceived as excisional in nature with pocket elimination being the treatment goal. The appearance of anterior teeth has a significant psychological and emotional impact on the patient owing to their prominent position within the dentition. A common esthetic problem is excessive gingival display or a “Gummy Smile”. This problem can be resolved by simply removing the gingiva, via precisely planned incisions which often produces a satisfactory esthetic results. The successful integration of esthetics and function is a result of the meticulous development of clearly defined anatomic parameter and their subsequent incorporation into the final result. This clinical report describes an internal bevel gingivectomy procedure for reduction of excessive gingival display.