A very complex « make over » that has been done in approximately 7 months. Smile design process helped us plan the gingival remodeling and achieve a facially balanced result.

After bonding the porcelain laminate veneers and ceramic overlays we decided that a night guard will serve our patient well in this particular case.

It might be interesting for you to know that the small tooth syndrome & excessive gingival display (egd) while smiling could be caused by 6 major factors and most of the times by a combination of a few. Teeth, gingiva, lips and face are interconnected and their relationships have to be evaluated in motion. Without a very precise diagnosis, just gingival remodeling by itself (« cutting the gingiva ») might not give you the healthy, functional and facially balanced smile that you desire.