Lucas Pedrosa
Integrated treatment of gummy smile: periodontal approach
- Integrated Masters Degree in Dentistry by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra, Portugal (2013).
- Post-Grad in Advanced Biomimetic Oral Rehabilitation by the ISCSEM University, Lisbon, Portugal (2014).
- Modular Course in Periodontology with Ricardo Faria Almeida, Porto, Portugal (2014).
- Post-Grad in Oral Implantology by the CESPU University, Porto, Portugal (2015).
- Former Professor in the Postgraduate Course in Advanced Oral Biomimetic Rehabilitation, at the CEPU University, Porto, Portugal (2014-2020).
- Advanced Course in Implant Dentistry: The Bone Reconstructive Surgery with Luca de Stavola, at the ICLO, Padova, Italy (2017).
- Computer Dental Diagnosis: The Natural Plane Part I with Udo Plaster, Campo Tures, Italy (2018).
- BOPT: on teeth and implants at the BORG center, Barcelona, Spain (2019).
- Computer Dental Diagnosis: The Natural Plane Part II with Udo Plaster, Campo Tures, Italy (2019).
Nationality: Portugal
Scientific areas: Periodontology
22 of november, from 09h00 until 09h40
Auditorium A
Conference summary
Excessive gum exposure when smiling is a condition that can affect patients’ self-esteem and aesthetic satisfaction. This problem has several etiologies, including changes in jaw growth, hyperactivity of the lip muscles, tooth wear, or excessive gingival tissue.
Therefore, we must have a multidisciplinary approach when treating gummy smile, and it must be based on an accurate diagnosis to achieve the best aesthetic results and minimize iatrogenic problems caused by poor surgical planning.
In this lecture, we will focus on the periodontal approach to the treatment of gummy smile, exploring the multiple therapeutic options available, illustrated by clinical cases and discussing the importance of an accurate diagnosis using the digital and planning tools we have at our disposal.