CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of a Modified Lip Repositioning Surgery Technique With Tie Levator Labii Superioris and Without Frenectomy and Myotomy for Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display: A Retrospective Study

Vietnam32 participantsStarted 2023-09-12

Plain-language summary

This retrospective study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a modified lip repositioning surgery technique, performed without frenectomy and without myotomy, for the correction of excessive gingival display ("gummy smile"). Data were collected from the medical records and clinical photographs of patients who had previously undergone this surgical procedure at the study site.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients treated with the modified lip repositioning surgery without frenectomy and without myotomy. * Complete medical records including pre- and post-operative documentation. * Clinical photographs available before and after surgery. * Minimum follow-up period documented (≥ 3 months). Exclusion Criteria: * The patient has trauma and facial deformities * Incomplete medical records or missing photographs. * Patients lost to follow-up before minimum period. * Patients who had undergone other concurrent surgical/orthodontic procedures affecting gingival display.

What they're measuring

Reduction in gingival display after modified lip repositioning surgery

Timeframe: Baseline and up to 12 months post-surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06944535

SponsorCan Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-12

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