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– ARTICLE and CLINICAL PHOTOS by Robert A. Lowe, DDS, FAGD, FICD, FADI, FAC<br />

– COVER PHOTO by Sharon Dowd<br />

Minimally invasive dentistry<br />

combined with laser gingival plastic surgery:<br />

Maximize Your Aesthetic Results<br />

In order to design the optimal outcome for a patient during aesthetic enhancement, the restorative<br />

dentist must seek to create a symmetrical and harmonious relationship between the lips, the gingival<br />

architecture, and the positions of the natural dentate forms. In the author’s experience, the Waterlase ®<br />

YSGG laser (BIOLASE Technology, Inc., Irvine, CA) has been a useful adjunct for performing aesthetic<br />

surgical crown lengthening procedures. This article will highlight the associated biological principles and<br />

demonstrate techniques for the application of this laser in closed and open crown lengthening procedures<br />

in conjunction with the use of porcelain veneers for aesthetic dental reconstructions.<br />

Maximize Your Aesthetic Results27

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