Re: 'Treatment of gummy smile: Nasal septum dysplasia as etiologic factor and therapeutic target'.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg

University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Post-Graduate Program, San Juan, PR 00918, USA; San Jorge Children's Hospital/Plastic & Reconstructive Institute, San Juan, PR 00905, USA. Electronic address:

Published: October 2015

An evaluation and commentary of a recently suggested technique for the correction of gummy smiles is presented. A comparison of long-term stability reported with other surgical techniques, is also performed. From the results reported, use of this technique could offer a treatment option for those affected with excessive gingival display on smiling (gummy smile).

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