Enhancing Perio-aesthetics using Lip Repositioning Technique: A Case Series

Individuals’ perceptions of self-confidence, trustworthiness, attractiveness, intelligence, and friendliness are negatively influenced by Excessive Gingival Display (EGD). Perio-aesthetics focuses on the factors that contribute to a beautiful smile by improving the balance between the pink (gingival) and white (teeth) components of the dentition. Lip repositioning is a surgical technique used to correct excessive gingival display. The present case series includes three young female patients with excessive gingival display (5-6 mm) to assess the outcomes of the lip repositioning technique. Lip Repositioning Surgery (LRS) was performed after Phase I therapy. Aesthetic crown lengthening and gingival depigmentation were also performed wherever required to correct short clinical crown lengths and gingival pigmentation. Patients were recalled at 6 months. Gingival Display (GD) was assessed presurgically, postsurgically, and at six months. There was a significant improvement in GD at maximum smile at six months, with high patient satisfaction regarding smile enhancement.