Maxillary complete arch fixed implant-supported prostheses are a popular treatment
option for edentulous patients. Excessive gingival display or gummy smile in edentulous
patients is relatively uncommon. However, many partially edentulous patients or completely
dentate patients with compromised dentition and excessive gingival display may seek
a fixed implant-supported prosthesis. Some of these patients may be candidates for
immediate implant placement and insertion of the prosthesis, while others may carry
over their preexisting excessive gingival display to the edentulous state for a variable
period of time. Both types of patients require meticulous treatment planning and often
require additional preprosthetic interventions before the placement of dental implants.
This report provides an overview of the etiology, diagnosis, treatment planning, and
options for management of patients with excessive gingival display who seek a maxillary
complete arch fixed implant-supported prosthesis.
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Presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Prosthodontics, Hilton Head, SC, May 5, 2011.
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