Therapeutic association for gummy smile: gingivoplasty and botulinum toxin

Authors

  • Carlos Alberto Cabrini Junior
  • Alexandre do Valle Wuo
  • Thais Cordeschi
  • João Marcelo Ferreira de Medeiros
  • Irineu Gregnanin Pedron

Keywords:

botulinum toxin type A, gingival overgrowth, gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, gingival smile, surgical crown lengthening

Abstract

Gummy smile is characterised by the exposure of more than 3mm of gingiva when smiling. This clinical condition can negatively affect self-esteem and quality of life of the patients. Gingivoplasty and the application of botulinum toxin have been associated in the treatment of gummy smile. The purpose of this article is to present the case of a patient with a gummy smile treated by combining both therapeutic modalities.

Author Biographies

Carlos Alberto Cabrini Junior

Undergraduate student, Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil.

Alexandre do Valle Wuo

DDS, MSc, PhD. Professor, Department of Implant Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Universidade
Braz Cubas, Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil.

Thais Cordeschi

DDS, MSc, PhD, Professor, Department of Endodontics, Universidade Brasil, São Paulo,
Brazil.

João Marcelo Ferreira de Medeiros

DDS, MSc, PhD, Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Cariology, Universidade
Brasil, São Paulo, Brazil.

Irineu Gregnanin Pedron

DDS, MSc. Independent Researcher, Private Practice, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Published

2025-01-10

How to Cite

Cabrini Junior, C. A., Wuo, A. do V., Cordeschi, T., Medeiros, J. M. F. de, & Pedron, I. G. (2025). Therapeutic association for gummy smile: gingivoplasty and botulinum toxin. Journal of Clinical Implantology and Surgery, 1(2), 44–51. Retrieved from https://jcis.com.br/index.php/jcis/article/view/21

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Artigos