Surgical correction for gummy smile
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a surgical procedure to correct a gummy smile caused by a specific gum condition. It aims to see if the gum tissue stays stable after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older).
- You are bothered by having too much gum showing when you smile.
- Your gummy smile is mainly due to a condition called altered passive eruption (where the gum tissue covers more of the tooth than usual).
- The gum condition affects the bone around your teeth.
- You are not currently wearing braces or aligners.
- You do not have active gum disease (periodontitis).
- You do not have any uncontrolled medical condition that affects healing, such as autoimmune disease.
- You are not taking medications that interfere with healing, like steroids or immunosuppressants.
- You are not a current smoker and have not smoked in the last 12 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Your gummy smile is not mainly caused by lip movement or jaw structure problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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