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Γεώργιος Παπανικολάου

Esthetic Periodontal Surgery

Periodontal Surgery Cases – Gingivoplasty - Removal of swellings and shaping of the gums

Esthetic Periodontal Surgery Cases – Gingivoplasty

Treatment of gummy smile

Sometimes the gummy smile is due to intense growth of the gums that hide part of the tooth. A proper diagnosis of the cause of the gummy smile is required before any intervention.

Case 1

Case 2

Root Recession Coverage

Recession coverage is done microsurgically using a soft tissue (gum) graft. Recessions occur more often in the lower front teeth and after orthodontic treatment.

Severe recession in the area of ​​the lower canine due to prolapse in the position of the tooth. Due to the extended size it was treated with a combination of soft tissue graft and regenerative protein Emdogain.
Thin gums combined with high bridle adhesion caused severe recession at the lower front teeth. It was treated microsurgically using a soft tissue graft.

Gingival Enlargement Removal (cases)

Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou
Specialist Periodontist
Gothenburg University, Sweden

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Disclaimer: The presented clinical cases are indicative to only show the possibilities of Periodontology and in no way replace the medical diagnosis by your doctor and prognosis of the treatment for your own case.

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