Orthodontics and orthognathic surgery in the combined treatment of an excessively "gummy smile".
This report highlights the benefits that can be achieved with the combined orthodontic and orthognathic surgical approach where the presenting malocclusion is related primarily to an underlying skeletal malrelationship. The patient experienced a dramatic improvement in her facial form and occlusion, and a reduction of her excessively "gummy smile".
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva; D006801:Humans; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000628:therapy*; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000379:methods; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D012904:Smiling; D014716:Vertical Dimension