Lip repositioning with or without myotomy: A randomized clinical trial

What is it about?

Lip repositioning is a conservative surgical method for the correction of excess gingival display (EGD) by limiting the upward retraction of the lips. Lip repositioning presents a simple method for the treatment of gummy smile. The aim of this randomized clinical trial (RCT) was to assess lip repositioning, compared to lip repositioning with muscle severance for efficacy in treatment of EGD and resultant stability. Lip repositioning is an effective method for treating EGD, however, muscle severance provides a more stable result at 12 months when compared to the classical technique. More studies are necessary to fully assess this procedure

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Why is it important?

This is the first randomized clinical trial addressing the different surgical techniques of lip repositioning, highlighting the limitations and stability of the procedure.