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hypermobile lip surgery

  • 01-09-2009 8:29pm
    #1
    dufie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    Anyone know if this is available in any practice here? Can't seem to find any info on the long term lasting effects. For a gummy smile, might it be a reasonable alternative to a gingivectomy & 6 restorations? I have to get 2 restorations anyway but having to get 6 now and eventually replace 6 after 10-15 years is going to work out fairly pricey.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Dufie, I cannot comment on this as I have never seen it done. However I have seen the botox done for excessive gingival display but though it looked drastic. Maybe somebody else here knows about this.

    Crown lengthening and 6 restorations sound reasonable to me, although I usually try to veneer the premolars also to stop the smile looking narrow.


  • #3
    Big_G
    Moderators Posts: 1,589 ✭✭✭Big_G


    I have seen this only on another dentistry forum. It looked impressive and the person performing the surgery said that it is fairly straightforward. Can I suggest a maxillofacial surgeon for a consultation on this. You may seek a referral from your dentist.


  • #4
    vishal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭vishal


    i think it is called a vy closure.

    if your teeth are short due to tooth wear or other reasons, a gingivectomy/crown lengthening procedure plus crowns/veneer would be best.

    if you have a upper jaw that has grown excessively vertically than jaw surgery with braces would be best.

    if you have lip mobility problems than botox/vy closure etc maybe appropriate

    there are other possibilities as well


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