gum lift

Definitions

A gingivectomy performed for the aesthetic purpose of raising or shaping the gum line.

Examples

“Cosmetic imaging helps my patients see⟳ for themselves how gum lifts can make⟳ the difference between a satisfactory case and a great case.”

“2002 summer, John A. Merrill, "Clinical Case Report⟳: All-Ceramic Crown on Maxillary Left Central Incisor", in The Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, Volume 18, Number⟳ 2, page 54, A simple gum lift⟳ (gingivectomy) would not produce⟳ the desired results, as the actual mesiodistal root dimension is deficient.”

“so i saw⟳ on the news the other day a report⟳ on "gum lifts".... if you have⟳ a rather-too gummy smile⟳, you apparently can now pay⟳ $800-3000 bucks for a periodontist to evaluate⟳ the gumminess of your smile⟳, gentian-violet your face⟳, & carve away big chunks of gum tissue.”

“2006 January 18, Olivia Barker, "Patients smile⟳ at getting long in the tooth", USA Today, Those whose smiles are more Mister Ed than Miss⟳ America have⟳ a new hope⟳: the gum lift⟳.”

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