Aims: The aim of this study is to describe the surgical and prosthetic approaches of oral rehabilitation of a partially edentulous patient with a vertical maxillary excess with excessive gingival display when smiling. Presentation of Case: A 40-year-old female patient complaining of cosmetic dental problems reported to the School of Dentistry at Franca University (UNIFRAN). After a clinical examination and radiographic imaging, it was determined that the patient was partially edentulous with vertical maxillary excess with excessive gingival display when smiling. A diagnostic wax-up was performed to determine the ideal position of the anterior teeth in relation to proper oral posture at rest, to the Case Study
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