INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COLUMN – Crown lengthening through gingivoplasty surgery after orthodontic treatment

Vol. 11 – Number 44 – 2020 INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY COLUMN Page 21-26 Crown lengthening through gingivoplasty surgery after orthodontic treatment Fábio Shiniti Mizutani1 Atila de Freitas2 Adriano Sapata3 Claudio Sato4 ABSTRACT The search for a dental gingival lip harmony and its expression in the smile is one of the objectives and guidelines of dental treatment. This study aimed to report a case of smile correction through clinical crown enlargement surgery in patients with gingival overgrowth by chronic inflammation. After orthodontic treatment, the patient’s fixed apparatus and all resinous fixation material with specific tips were removed, followed by rigorous dental polishing and gingival conditioning. Then, gingival surgery with internal bevel, osteotomy and osteoplasty via groove were performed to regulate the biological space. The results of this type of treatment brought the patient gingival health, satisfaction and improved self-confidence when exposing his smile. Descriptors: Gingival overgrowth, gingivoplasty, gingival smile, crown lengthening. 1 Me. And Dr. in Implantology – SLMandic, Prof. Master’s Degree in Periodontics – SLMandic. 2 Esp. and Master’s student in Periodontics – SLMandic, Prof. Periodontics – SIMPLE Courses and Specializations. 3 Me. In Restorative Dentistry – UNG, Prof. of Dental Aesthetics and Dentistry – SIMPLE Courses and Specializations. 4 Me. In Dental Materials – USP, Dr. in Biotechnology – UMC, Prof. of Dentistry Operatória – Universidade Braz Cubas and SIMPLE Courses and Specializations.