New lip surgery shows promise for gummy smile fix

NCT ID NCT07285343

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two surgical methods to reduce a gummy smile in 20 adults aged 18-38. One method was the standard lip repositioning, the other a modified technique that also controls a specific lip muscle. The goal was to see which approach reduces gum show more effectively and lasts longer with less relapse over 6 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival overgrowth Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Periodontology Clinic in Suez Canal University

    Cairo, Egypt, 1234, Egypt

  • Periodontology Clinic in Suez Canal University

    Ismailia, Ismailia Governorate, 1234, Egypt

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