High-Tech smile fix: digital guide beats old method for gummy smile surgery
NCT ID NCT05969132
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Fentistry Ain Shams university
Cairo, 11566, Egypt
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