Gummy Smile
A gummy smile occurs when the upper teeth appear short or hidden due to excessive gum coverage. This can affect self-confidence when smiling.
Dr. Fokam uses techniques like esthetic crown lengthening and surgical lip repositioning to restore proper gum-to-tooth proportions and enhance smile appearance.
Crown Lengthening
In presence of damage/caries beneath the gum line, with or without overgrown gum aggravating the issue, your dentist might need a little extra help to restore your tooth.
Crown lengthening is a periodontal procedure that involves surgically repositioning the gum line, expose more tooth structure, effectively ”lengthening” the part of the tooth that is visible in the mouth.
How Long is the Healing Process?
Healing times vary by patient and the complexity of the case. Minor procedures may heal within 2–3 weeks, while complex aesthetic cases may require up to 3–6 months before final crowns or veneers are placed. Using a surgical microscope minimizes trauma and speeds up recovery.
Surgical Lip Repositioning
This technique corrects excessive gum display by repositioning the upper lip to cover more of the gums when smiling.
The procedure involves removing a small strip of tissue from inside the upper lip and limiting the pull of the muscle (levator labii superioris). This restricts upward movement and repositions the lip lower for a balanced, confident smile.
01. Local Anesthesia is applied
02. Upper Lip is Secured
03. Surgical Microscope
04. Recovery
Frenectomy
A frenectomy removes a restrictive frenum— a small muscle attachment between the gums and the lips or tongue— that may interfere with speech, dental health, or orthodontics.
The procedure is quick and safe, usually performed under local anesthesia. At PerioClinik, it is done using minimally invasive techniques for faster healing.
