High-Tech smile fix: digital guide beats old method for gummy smile surgery
NCT ID NCT05969132
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested a fully digital method for gum reshaping (gingivectomy) to fix a gummy smile, comparing it to the conventional technique. Twenty-four adults with excessive gum display due to altered passive eruption took part. The digital approach used 3D scanning and printing to create a surgical guide, aiming for better accuracy and patient satisfaction.
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Locations
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Faculty of Fentistry Ain Shams university
Cairo, 11566, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Fully digital guided gingivectomy procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this digital approach could offer a more precise and satisfying option for correcting a gummy smile, reducing the need for manual guesswork.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure is cosmetic and does not treat a medical condition.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.