Gums are like a frame that surrounds the teeth and determines their appearance. Healthy gums are indispensable for an aesthetic smile. In addition to the gums being healthy, this framework must also surround the teeth symmetrically and in the desired way. For an aesthetic smile, in addition to the relationship of teeth with lips and other teeth, the relationship of teeth with gums and gums with lips is also very important. However, thanks to the fact that the gums lie symmetrically and aligned between the teeth and completely fill the gaps between the teeth, we can talk about an aesthetic smile with properly framed teeth.
When is Pink Aesthetics (Gum Aesthetics) performed?
Healthy gums have a rose-pink color, sharp borders, firm consistency, no bleeding, and a slightly rough structure. The better the gum health, the more aesthetic and beautiful it looks. However, in some cases, although the gums are healthy and the alignment of the teeth is ideal, an aesthetic appearance cannot be achieved due to irregularities in the gums. In such cases, gum aesthetics is used.
Procedures such as removing deformities and asymmetries in the gums (gum manicure), eliminating excessive exposure of gums when smiling - gummy smile - and eliminating colored areas on the gums. Pink aesthetics (gum aesthetics).
The aim of pink aesthetic operations is to have healthy gums of the desired color and consistency, and to create a framework that captures the ratio of these healthy gums and existing or to-be teeth to provide an aesthetic appearance. Thanks to the establishment of this frame and the aspect ratios of the teeth to be made close to ideal, an aesthetic and more pleasant smile that the eye seeks is obtained.
How are Pink Aesthetic (Gum Aesthetics) operations performed?
The gums return completely to normal within 1 week and are restored to their final state without the need for additional intervention in almost all patients. The aesthetic framework envisaged for the teeth to be made after the healing process is thus prepared. It is not a procedure performed on the eyes.
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