Botox as an adjunct to lip repositioning for the management of excessive gingival display in the presence of hypermobility of upper lip and vertical maxillary excess

Conclusion: For patients desiring a less invasive alternative to orthognathic surgery, the mucosalrepositioned flap is a viable alternative. Moreover, Botox is a useful adjunct to enhance the estheticsand improve patient satisfaction where surgery alone may prove inadequately in moderate VME.Key Words: Botox, gum, smiling, lip, repositioning

Source: Dental Research Journal - December 19, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research