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Esthetic treatment of altered passive eruption
Author(s) -
Mele Monica,
Felice Pietro,
Sharma Praveen,
Mazzotti Claudio,
Bellone Pietro,
Zucchelli Giovanni
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
periodontology 2000
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.725
H-Index - 122
eISSN - 1600-0757
pISSN - 0906-6713
DOI - 10.1111/prd.12206
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , dental alveolus , gingival margin , soft tissue , narrative review , orthodontics , etiology , alveolar crest , surgery , pathology , intensive care medicine
Altered passive eruption is described as a condition in which the relationship between teeth, alveolar bone and soft tissues creates an excessive display of gingiva, commonly known as a ‘gummy smile’. While there are authors who consider altered passive eruption to be a risk to periodontal health, its impact is greatest in terms of oral esthetics. The aim of periodontal management in such cases is not only to improve patient esthetics but also to restore periodontal health by re‐establishing the normal relationship between the gingival margin, alveolar bone crest and cemento–enamel junction. The aim of this article is to present a narrative review of the etiology, classification and management of altered passive eruption.