Each patient with an impacted canine must undergo a comprehensive evaluation of the malocclusion. The clinician should then consider the various treatment options available for the patient, including the following: No treatment if the patient does not desire it. In such a case, the clinician should periodically evaluate the impacted tooth for any pathologic changes. It should be remembered that …
Un-level gingival display is a common clinical presentation that requires minor but precise intervention. In this case we performed aesthetic crown lengthening at various length to make all the teeth look even. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan and an intraoral scan were used to design and print a single surgical guide which provided a reference for both gingivectomy and …
For us @drkamsiah , the use of a diagnostic wax-up has always been beneficial in the planning and execution of restorative and surgical procedures. It serves multiple purposes from treatment planning, communication with the interdisciplinary team and showing patients what possibilities exist for treatment. Digital impressions and a bite record were taken and sent to the lab. Information is conveyed …
Gummy smile patients used to be problematic since the treatment option was mainly aggressive surgery in combination with orthodontics. My intention is to share the technique since not many have shared this on social media. The majority of our patients with a gummy smile are very objective in their requests. In the past correction of the gummy smile has been …