A Suggested Approach of Managing Excessive Maxillary Gingival Display in Terminal Dentition

Figure 8

Comparisons. (a, b) Panoramic x-rays at the baseline and after case completion, respectively. (c) 2 overlayed maxillary x-rays, extracted from their respective panoramic (before and after segmental osteotomy) and superimposed to show the approximate difference between the baseline and the actual vertical level of the maxillary process. (d, e) Comparison between the baseline and after osteotomy showing the vertical translation of the maxilla in an upward direction. (f, g) Pictures revealing maximum smile at the baseline and after case completion, respectively. (h, i) Additional pictures showing the final outcome.

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