An Innovative Procedure for Lip Lengthening in a Patient with a Short Upper Lip and High-Angle Skeletal Class II Pattern: A Case Report

Skeletal class II malocclusion in adult patients with severe gummy smile is challenging for orthodontist and often requires surgical intervention. The difficulty increases when patients refuse orthognathic surgery, and orthodontists have limited treatment alternatives. This report describes the case...

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Published in:	Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society Vol. 55; no. 3; pp. 315 - 322
Main Authors:	Kumar, Mukesh, Goyal, Manish, Bhavna, Jha, Tomar, Sumit, Kushwah, Ashish
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New Delhi, India SAGE Publications 01-07-2021
Subjects:	camouflage modified lip lengthening Class II malocclusion gummy smile
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Summary:	Skeletal class II malocclusion in adult patients with severe gummy smile is challenging for orthodontist and often requires surgical intervention. The difficulty increases when patients refuse orthognathic surgery, and orthodontists have limited treatment alternatives. This report describes the case of a patient with severe dento-skeletal class II malocclusion with excessive gingival display while smiling. The patient was treated with temporary anchorage devices, and an innovative method of lip repositioning was devised to correct the irregularity.
ISSN:	0301-5742 0974-9098
DOI:	10.1177/03015742211007618