PERIO SMILE GALLERY
![Dr. Mahn Headshot BEST A man with white beard and blue shirt.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dr.-Mahn-Headshot-BEST--scaled.jpg)
Douglas H. Mahn, D.D.S.
Periodontics, Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery,
and Dental Implants
“Creating Beautiful and Healthy Smiles”
Call: 703-392-8844
Periodontal Smile Gallery
A picture tells a thousand words. Please look through the Smile Gallery. All of the cases shown were performed by Dr. Mahn. Several were published in peer-reviewed dental journals and/or presented in lectures.
Gingivectomy
Before:
![A close up of the teeth with pink and white fillings](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-GV-Max-Pre-Op-Case-3-for-NewsAd-2.jpg)
After:
![A close up of the teeth with white fillings](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-GV-Max-Pre-Op-Case-3-for-NewsAd-1.jpg)
Gingivectomy to Correct a "Gummy" Smile"
![A close up of the teeth with plaque on them](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GV-PreOp-1.webp)
![GV-PostOp Smile-A.Fancher A close up of the teeth of a person with white teeth](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GV-PostOp-Smile-A.Fancher-1.jpg)
![A close up of the teeth with missing tooth](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GV-PreOp3jpg.webp)
![GV-PostOp Clinical-A.Fancher A close up of the teeth with white fillings.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GV-PostOp-Clinical-A.Fancher.jpg)
![A close up of the teeth of a woman smiling.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GV-PreOp5.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and smile of a woman](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GV-PreOp6.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GV-PreOp7.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with white fillings](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GV-PreOp8.webp)
Frenectomy
![A close up of the mouth and teeth](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Frenectomy1.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with plaque on them](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Frenectomy2.webp)
Connective Tissue Grafting (Single Tooth)
![A close up of the teeth with gingivitis](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Slide1-1.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Slide2-5.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with pink and white fillings.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/slide3.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with white fillings](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/slide4.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/slide5.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/slide6.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with porcelain fillings](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/slide7.webp)
![A close up of teeth with missing tooth](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/slide8.webp)
A 20-Year Post-Treatment Result Published in Inside Dentistry in May 2019.
Connective Tissue Grafting (Multiple Teeth):
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AlloDerm1.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AlloDerm1.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with yellow and white fillings.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AlloDerm3.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with missing tooth](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AlloDerm4.webp)
Published in Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry in Jan. 2001.
Connective Tissue Grafting (Multiple Mandibular Anterior Teeth)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Spade1.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Spade2.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Spade3.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Spade4.webp)
Connective Tissue Grafting (Esthetically Demanding Multiple Anterior Teeth):
![A close up of the teeth with white fillings](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter1.webp)
![A close up of teeth with two different colors](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter2.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter3.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with pink and white fillings.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter4.webp)
![A close up of two teeth with missing tooth](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter5.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter6.webp)
Published in The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry in Dec. 2010.
![A close up of teeth with white fillings](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter7.webp)
![A close up of two teeth with one missing the upper tooth.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter8.webp)
Published in Inside Dentistry in Sept. 2011.
![A close up of the teeth with tooth decay](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter9.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and gums](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter10.webp)
Published in Dentistry Today in Feb. 2012. Connective tissue grafting was performed to correct gingival recession and improve the stability of the gingival margin. Teeth were then treated with ceramic veneers.
![A close up of the teeth with two different colors](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter11.webp)
![A close up of the teeth with missing tooth](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shacter12.webp)
Published in Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry in Aug. 2012.
Connective Tissue Grafting (Lingual / Inside of Lower Front Teeth)
![A close up of teeth with tooth decay](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ussery-Lingual-1.webp)
![A close up of teeth with tooth decay](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ussery-Lingual-2.webp)
Connective tissue grafting was performed to increase the thickness of the gingiva, protect the underlying bone and save this tooth.
![A close up of teeth with yellow and brown stains.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kennestrick-Lingual-1.webp)
![A close up of teeth with missing tooth and plaque.](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kennestrick-Lingual-2.webp)
Connective tissue grafting was performed to increase the thickness of the gingiva on the inside of these teeth, to protect the underlying bone, improve root coverage and save these teeth.
![A close up of the teeth with an orange substance on them](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/McCurnin-Lingual-1.webp)
![A close up of teeth with porcelain crowns](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/McCurnin-Lingual-2.webp)
All of the lingual aspects of the lower incisors were treated with connective tissue grafting. Complete root coverage was achieved and the underlying bone was protected with the thicker gingival tissues.
Lip Repositioning / Lip Stabilization
![A close up of the teeth and smile of a person](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Walters-C.-Pre-Op-lighter.webp)
![A close up of the teeth and smile of a woman](https://douglashmahndds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WaltersC.-PostOp-BEST.webp)
Lip Repositioning / Lip Stabilization is a simple procedure that reduces excessive gingival display when smiling. By changing the inner lip attachment, lip mobility is reduced. The top lip also develops a fuller and more attractive appearance. Smile lines may soften. Discomfort is minimal.