Gummy smile management using diode laser gingivectomy versus botulinum toxin injection - A prospective study
ShadiaAbdel-Hameed Elsayed, AidaM Mossaad, MostaphaA Abdelrahman, AmrM Kotb, AlbraaB Alolayan
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Gummy smile (GS) is a nonesthetic condition that affects the confidence of many young people. The present study aimed to compare the results of two approaches used in the management of GS in a group of Egyptian females. MATERIALS AND METHODS: -test. RESULTS: < 0.001). The findings were satisfactory in all cases of both approaches, and there were no complications. DISCUSSION: Using a diode laser to treat gummy smiles for oro-dental genetics case with gingival hypertrophy saves time and effort compared to conventional surgical techniques. Diode dental laser is a safe fast and effective method of treatment giving more superior results than Botox injection which showed a less invasive alternative temporary GS therapy that is easily guaranteed and more patient-favored.