Dentoplasty refers to a surgery, aimed to improve a ‘gummy smile’ which involves a large portion of the teeth covered by the gum or is asymmetric. Health of the gums are closely related to health and life span of teeth. When gums are overly visible or swollen, it is easier for food particles to build up in the periodontal pockets (natural pocket between the tooth and gum) diminishing oral health. This problem can be improved by gingivectomy which removes part of the gum or by dentoplasty which trims a part of the alveolar bone. These procedures are safely carried out using laser. It is important to examine the overall oral and gum health to determine its condition and diagnosis. Depending on the patient’s condition, he/she may need cleaning/scaling prior to the above procedures.

Cases that require Dentoplasty:

• Those with gums overly visible when smiling (gummy smile)
• Those with asymmetrical gums
• Patients with teeth that look short due to extended gum line
• Patients with teeth that look long due to root exposure
• Those with gums that cover a greater portion of the tooth

Dentoplasty/Gingivectomy

Treatment and Surgery Information

Post-operative edema, bleeding, inflammation and other side effects vary in each individual. Consult with the postoperative care staff at Zeah if there are concerns or discomfort.

1만건 이상의 풍부한 시술경험을 통한 맞춤 시술 / 환자 눈높이에서 편안하고 충분한 설명 / 첨단 장비를 이용한 정밀한 진단과 협진을 통한 철저한 계획 / 책임진료, 철저한 사후관리

• Zeah’s medical team with thousands of accumulated experiences

  Zeah Dental Hospital has over thousands of clinical experiences to guarantee results that met the patient’s aesthetic requirements.

• Easy to understand treatment outline and explanation

  A thorough explanation of patient’s condition and diagnosis are provided to ensure patients are offered the most appropriate treatment plan and the risks involved in simple, easy to understand terms.

• Accurate diagnosis and specialist treatment planning using 3D CT imaging

  By using the interpretation of 3D CT imaging, specialists can plan for the most appropriate and safe treatment possible based on the diagnosis, whether it be a simple procedure or oral and facial surgery.

• A thorough and responsible postoperative management

  Zeah’s team of specialists take each treatment, simple or complex, seriously and work hard to ensure the patient’s needs are satisfied.