Esthetic Management of Gummy Smile with Maxillary Bone Protuberance and Altered Passive Eruption of Teeth.

Gummy smile and teeth with a short appearance are the typical presentation of altered passive eruption (APE) which can lead to the impairment of esthetic appearance. This case report will discuss the esthetic surgical management of APE associated with short clinical crowns and prominent maxillary bone protuberance. Crown lengthening surgery with osseous contouring of the maxillary anterior teeth region was carried out to expose the ideal clinical crown height and to reduce the thickness of the bony protuberance to improve the gummy smile. Following good oral hygiene practices and periodical review, the outcome of the crown lengthening procedure was esthetically remarkable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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