Esthetic Correction of Gummy Smile by Gingivectomy using Diode Laser

Abstract

A pleasant smile is considered a symbol of beauty and well being in the modern society periodontology extensively deals with soft tissue surgeries. However, pain, trauma, bleeding, postoperative edema and scarring are often associated with conventional methods of surgery which are problematic for both the patient and the clinician. Hence, to overcome these drawbacks, 940 nm diode laser was used to perform various periodontal surgical procedures. This case report highlights the use of diode laser to correct gummy smile for better shape, contour and gingival margin.