Pink–White Esthetic Optimization in Excessive Gingival Display Using Crown Lengthening and Direct Composite Veneering
Nihangma Patangwa, Sanjay Kumar Sah, Hamoun Sabri · 2026
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Description
Nihangma Patangwa and co-authors present a 2026 dental case series on fixing a gummy smile the gentle way. Two patients showed excessive gum display with small, spaced upper front teeth, traced to altered eruption patterns that leave crowns looking short.
Treatment combined surgical crown lengthening, by gum removal and bone reshaping, with a three-month wait for the gumline to settle. The teeth were then built up directly with a bioactive nano-hybrid composite rather than ground down for porcelain. Standardized pink and white aesthetic scores improved, tooth structure was preserved, and gum health held. At about two years, the team noted only minor chipping and mild plaque-related inflammation, with gum levels broadly stable, while flagging the lack of longer-term data.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Nihangma Patangwa, Sanjay Kumar Sah, Hamoun Sabri |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |