Esthetic concerns of the patient have become an essential part of dentistry, especially Periodontics. Periodontal plastic surgery is a rapidly emerging field, which helps us to meet this criterion. Root coverage is being achieved by a variety of techniques namely pedicle grafts and free soft tissue grafts. This article highlights on 2 case reports in which a new pedicle graft technique has been used for root coverage.
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.
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