Abstract

FERNANDEZ-GONZALEZ, Ricardo; ARIAS-ROMERO, Juan  and  SIMONNEAU-ERRANDO, Gustavo. Altered passive eruption: Repercussions on dento-facial aesthetics. RCOE [online]. 2005, vol.10, n.3, pp.289-302. ISSN 1138-123X.

The altered passive eruption, in wich the soft tissues cover excessively the clinical crown, is a situation that frequently appeasr in our office. These entities are often missed or misdiagnosed and are rarely documented in dental literature. The surgical treatment will be indicated, after a meticulous exploration and differential diagnosis, if it is impossible to maintain an adequate periodontal status, when restorative proceeds are needed, when the amount of gingiva obstructs orthodontic treatment, or in aesthetic compromises. The surgical treatment of choice in the flap procedure, which provides access to the osseous surface and allows for its recontouring, since it is very commonly altered in these situations.

Keywords : Altered passive eruption; Dento-facial aesthetic; Gummy smile; Periodontal plastic surgery.

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