Fernando Ramos · CRO-DF 7532

Gummy smile treatment in Brasília

Understand the causes of excessive gingival display and how diagnosis guides gummy smile treatment.

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Diagnosis before technique

A gummy smile involves gum tissue showing when you smile. Assessment considers gum contours, the relationship between gums and teeth, lip movement and facial proportions. Gingivoplasty may be part of the plan, but it is not appropriate in the same way for every cause.

Options and planning

Periodontal surgery · Smile comparison
Periodontal surgery · Smile comparison

Gum reshaping

Reshapes the gum contour to improve the proportions of the teeth and smile. An assessment identifies the cause of excess gum exposure and whether another technique is needed.

Is every gummy smile treated this way?

No. Suitability depends on the characteristics of the gums, teeth and smile.

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Individual results. Suitability and outcomes depend on each patient’s characteristics.

Your care journey

01

Assessment

Discussion of your concerns, clinical examination and assessment of the records needed.

02

Planning

Discussion of suitability, alternatives, limitations, risks and care.

03

Follow-up

Instructions and follow-up visits tailored to the procedure and recovery.

Frequently asked questions

Does every gummy smile require surgery?

No. Treatment selection depends on the cause of gingival display and individual assessment.

Are gingivoplasty and gummy smile treatment the same thing?

Gingivoplasty reshapes the gum contour. Gummy smile treatment is broader and may require other approaches.

What is recovery like?

Care and recovery time vary with the technique and extent of the procedure. Planning includes hygiene, diet and follow-up instructions.

How is treatment suitability assessed?

Assessment considers gum health, tooth-to-gum proportions, lip movement and facial proportions. These findings guide the choice of technique and discussion of alternatives.

Are gum contouring and crown lengthening the same?

Gum contouring reshapes the gum line. Crown lengthening may also involve reshaping bone to expose more tooth structure. The need for each approach depends on the clinical examination.

When can I return to work and my usual routine?

This depends on the technique, the extent of treatment and your activities. Discuss your routine during the consultation to receive specific guidance on eating, oral hygiene and physical exertion.

What happens at the first consultation?

The consultation includes discussing your concerns, medical history and a clinical examination. Records and additional tests may be requested as needed. Suitability, alternatives, risks, care and costs are then discussed.

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Gummy smile: how can you identify the cause and choose a treatment?

Showing gum tissue when smiling does not, by itself, determine which procedure is suitable. The first step is to understand what contributes to that display and which changes make sense for each patient.

Appointments in Brasília · Asa Sul

Fernando Ramos · CRO-DF 7532
Ed. Assis Chateaubriand · SRTVS 701, Bloco 2 · Salas 108 a 112
Asa Sul · Brasília – DF · CEP 70340-906

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