Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3119920 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Orthodontic extrusion leads to increases in the widths of the AG and the KG. The gingiva moves in the same direction as the tooth, but less. Clinically, increased gingival width can lead to a gummy smile in patients with a low lip line. Gingival corrective procedures cannot be performed in such cases due to risk for root exposure. Nevertheless, long-term follow-up is suggested to determine the final sulcus depth and the position of the GM and the MGJ.
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Authors
Levent Pikdoken, Mustafa Erkan, Serdar Usumez,