Comparative Evaluation of Milled Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) Stent Placement and Lip Repositioning Surgery on the Treatment of Gummy Smile

Comparative Evaluation of Milled Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) Stent Placement and Lip Repositioning Surgery on the Treatment of Gummy Smile (A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)

The objective of this study is to compare between a Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) stent - and standard lip repositioning technique for management of gummy smile

Inclusion Criteria:

• Systemically healthy individuals
• Chiefs complain gummy smile
• Gummy smile due to short hypermobile upper lip
• Gingival Display not more than 5 mm

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• History of smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
• Systemic conditions or intake of medications that could affect soft and hard tissue healing
• Use of orthodontic appliances
• Gingival display above 5mm