In the following article, two methods for correction or reduction of minor gummy smile will be discussed: conventional surgery and laser-assisted surgery. The aes-thetic outcomes of the two methods will be compared, and differences in pain, discomfort, swelling, predictability of the results and patient satisfaction according to the visual analogue scale will be discussed. It will be shown that crown lengthening with a dental laser can be a viable alternative to conventional surgery, for there are noticeable differences regarding postoperative complaints, and predictable and stable aesthetic results can be achieved this way...
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