- The first time appointment:
- Checkup and X-ray 3D CT
- Before Surgery (Before the procedure – Smile Design): Dentist will use a aesthetic measure and special pen to mark your gums and determine how much tissue will be removed or added. They will show you what they plan to do before beginning the procedure to ensure you are happy with the results.
- Local Anesthetic Administration: After marking your gums, the dentist will apply local anesthesia (a numbing medication) in your mouth. You will stay awake during the procedure and remember everything, but will not feel any pain.
- Surgery:
+ Dentist will begin removing or adding gum tissue using a scalpel or laser technology.
+ During this period, the dentist can remove torus bone (if needed), Dental crown lengthening, and bone regeneration treatments.
+ The procedure generally takes 45 mins – 1 hour to complete.
+ Re-examination and final check up.
- The second time appointment:
- Checkup and prepare the gum line to ensure aesthetics with laser if necessary
- Re – Checkup and Cleaning.
Note: There are 2 methods of gummy smile surgery: Surgery or Laser, depending on the cause of the gummy smile, Dentist examination will specifically advise the customer on which method is optimal and the least effective. highest possible risk of recurrence.
