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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