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Case Report / Case Series • Vol.7, Issue 8 • ISSN: 2766-2276 • Open Access • CC BY 4.0

Open Access Case Report / Case Series Vol.7, Issue 8 August 3, 2026

Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Conventional Lip Repositioning Surgery Combined with Maxillary Labial Frenectomy for the Management of Hyperactive Upper Lip-Associated Excessive Gingival Display: An 18-Month Case Report

DOI: 10.37871/jbres2320
Authors
Ramazan Ağırağaç
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Abstract

Excessive Gingival Display (EGD), commonly known as a gummy smile, is an esthetic condition that may negatively affect patients' self-confidence and quality of life. Lip repositioning surgery has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with hyperactive upper lips, although long-term stability remains a concern. This case report describes the clinical management and 18-month follow-up of a 32-year-old medically healthy female presenting with approximately 5 mm of gingival display during smiling associated with a hyperactive upper lip. Because the patient exhibited normal clinical crown dimensions, altered passive eruption was excluded and esthetic crown lengthening was not indicated. Conventional lip repositioning surgery combined with maxillary labial frenectomy was performed under local anesthesia. Postoperative healing was uneventful, and no complications were observed throughout the follow-up period. Complete elimination of gingival display was achieved at the 2-month follow-up. A mild partial relapse of approximately 2 mm was observed at the 9-month follow-up and remained stable at the 18-month evaluation. Despite the relapse, the esthetic improvement was maintained, and the patient remained highly satisfied with the treatment outcome. This report provides long-term clinical documentation supporting conventional lip repositioning surgery combined with maxillary labial frenectomy as a predictable and minimally invasive treatment option for hyperactive upper lip–associated excessive gingival display.

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Ramazan Ağırağaç (2026). Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Conventional Lip Repositioning Surgery Combined with Maxillary Labial Frenectomy for the Management of Hyperactive Upper Lip-Associated Excessive Gingival Display: An 18-Month Case Report. Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences, 7(8). https://doi.org/10.37871/jbres2320

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JournalJournal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences (JBRES)
ISSN2766-2276
DOI DOI 10.37871/jbres2320
Volume / IssueVol. 7, Issue 8
ReceivedJuly 24, 2026
AcceptedAugust 1, 2026
PublishedAugust 3, 2026
Article TypeCase Report / Case Series
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — Open Access
PublisherSciRes Literature LLC, Sheridan, WY, USA
LanguageEnglish
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