The ideal smile is one where there is harmony between the ‘white’ (tooth)

and ‘pink’ (periodontal) aesthetics. The developments in the field of

periodontology have enhanced aesthetic outcomes when managing

excessive gingival exposure in a ‘gummy’ smile or excessive tooth

exposure in gingival recession cases. This paper aims to outline the

aetiology, classification, and management of both a ‘gummy’ smile and

gingival recession, putting a spotlight on aesthetics. Read here

General Dental,Periodontology