PERIO SMILE GALLERY

Douglas H. Mahn, D.D.S.

Periodontics, Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery,
and Dental Implants

“Creating Beautiful and Healthy Smiles”

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:

Close-up of upper front teeth with veneers

After:

Full upper smile with even white restorations

Gingivectomy to Correct a "Gummy" Smile"

Patient smiling showing aligned front teeth

A close up of the teeth of a person with white teeth

Smile showing slightly uneven upper teeth

A close up of the teeth with white fillings.

A close up of the teeth of a woman smiling.

Before treatment smile with bright upper teeth

Upper and lower teeth showing bite alignment

Full smile showing restored anterior teeth

Frenectomy

Connective Tissue Grafting (Single Tooth)

Porcelain veneer on upper central incisors

Upper front teeth showing natural enamel

Prepared canine showing exposed root surface

Right lateral teeth with crown margin exposure

A close up of the teeth with porcelain fillings

A 20-Year Post-Treatment Result Published in Inside Dentistry in May 2019.

Connective Tissue Grafting (Multiple Teeth):

Upper front teeth with surgical gum graft

A close up of the teeth with yellow and white fillings.

Close view of gum recession between teeth

Published in Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry in Jan. 2001.

Connective Tissue Grafting (Multiple Mandibular Anterior Teeth)

Lower incisors with interdental gum loss

Lower anterior teeth showing mild gum recession

Mandibular front teeth with gum inflammation

Lower incisors with calculus and staining

Connective Tissue Grafting (Esthetically Demanding Multiple Anterior Teeth):

Close view of upper incisors with gumline

Upper front teeth showing shade mismatch

Upper front teeth with dental bonding restorations

A close up of two teeth with missing tooth

Restored upper teeth with porcelain veneers

Published in The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry in Dec. 2010.

Upper front teeth with porcelain veneers

A close up of two teeth with one missing the upper tooth.

Published in Inside Dentistry in Sept. 2011.

Upper central incisors with dental crowns

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.

Upper front teeth showing gingival margin

Upper front teeth with small central gap

Published in Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry in Aug. 2012.

Connective Tissue Grafting (Lingual / Inside of Lower Front Teeth)

Close view of inner tooth cavities on incisors

Lower teeth showing lingual decay near gumline

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.

A close up of teeth with missing tooth and plaque.

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

A close up of teeth with porcelain crowns

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

Smile showing upper front teeth and gums

Postoperative smile showing front dental restorations

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.