Objectives: To evaluate the effect of botulinum toxin A injection in improving the gummy smile level. Methods: This study is an experimental in-vivo study conducted at a dermatology clinic. The study includes the patients ranges from 20 to 50 year old (n=23) who received botox injections due to excessive maxillary gingival display, excluding the patients with short clinical crowns or long maxilla, pregnant or breast feeders and patients with neuromuscular disorders. Photos were taken for the patient’s smile before and after receiving the botox injection, the photos were inserted in SketchUp program to calculate the amount of improvements in gingival display. Distance from the lower margin of upper lip to gingival margin of upper incisor was measured before and after receiving botox treatment. Amount of improvement was calculated. Results: A total of 23 female patients received the treatment to improve their gummy smile. The level of improvement was clear 2 weeks after Botox injection. The mean percentages of improvement in the gingival display was 127%. Conclusions: Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) is a safe conservative technique in improving gummy smile caused by muscular hyperfunction.
Division: AADR/CADR Annual Meeting
Meeting:2016 AADR/CADR Annual Meeting (Los Angeles, California) Location: Los Angeles, California
Year: 2016 Final Presentation ID:0620 Abstract Category|Abstract Category(s):Dental Materials 7: Color and Appearance (Esthetics)
Authors
Mokeem, Lamia
( King Saud University
, Riyadh
, Saudi Arabia
)
Financial Interest Disclosure: The sample was picked from a Private dermatology clinic with agreement of the patients with no financial fees.
SESSION INFORMATION
Poster Session
Color and Appearance (Esthetics) III
Thursday,
03/17/2016
, 03:30PM - 04:45PM