A new technique for treating gummy smile with the use of polyester thread

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Other disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge; F01.145.209.530.385.671

• Registration Number: RBR-79fbccw
• Lead Sponsor: São Leopoldo Mandic

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2021-08-12
• Study Start: 2022-06-10
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy patients dissatisfied with a gummy smile; a minimal gingival exposition of 4mm

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with periodontal disease; pregnant and lactating women; smoking; systemic health problems; use of chronic medication that interferes in the gingival healing

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Expected Outcome 1: Difference between 12 months and baseline assessment of the distance between the upper lip and the gingival zenith, measured in millimeters using a millimeter probe;Outcome 1: Reduction of 4.25 mm in the distance between the upper lip and the gingival zenith measured, measured with a millimeter probe, between the initial evaluation and the 12-month evaluation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary outcomes are not expected