Association between Gummy Smile and Heredity- A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Background and Aim: Excessive gingival display is a condition in which the maxillary gingiva is overexposed when smiling. Gummy grin, high lip line, short upper lip, and complete denture smile are all terms used to describe the gingival smile.There may be a link between genetics and gummy grin, although few researches have been conducted to date to investigate this possibility. As a result, the goal of this study is to assess the association between gummy grin and genetics.

Material and Methods:The current study included 100 participants who had a gummy smile.The patients that were chosen and enrolled ranged in age from 10 to 20 years.The gingival boundary of the upper incisor to the upper lip stomion was measured in millimeters with a caliper to determine the gummy grin.A comprehensive history of gummy grin in the family for the last two generations was documented. Following that, the patients were separated into two groups: Patients with gummy smiles with a familial background were in Group A, whereas patients with gummy smiles without a familial background were in Group B.

Results:According to the findings of the study, 40% of patients had gummy grin with a family aetiology and 60% of patients had gummy smile without a familial etiology, indicating that inheritance is not a significant etiological component for gummy smile.

Conclusion:Gummy Smile is an unappealing cosmetic disorder that has a psychological impact on the sufferer and might reduce their self-confidence. Correction of this problem is critical for a person's overall attractive look. The correct etiology for gummy grin should be determined and handled properly from the various therapy choices that are most suited to the patient.