Surgical lip repositioning: Treatment for a gummy smile

In 2006 Drs Ari Rosenblatt and Ziv Simon published the first article in the dental literature on “Surgical lip repositioning for the treatment of excessive gingival display“. Once introduced into dentistry, a new treatment option for “gummy smiles“ has become available. Dr. Ziv Simon explains the essence of the procedure including the step-by-step technique, indications, complications and contra-indications.