PERIO - PROSTHO: ENHANCING AESTHETICS FOR PATIENTS WITH ALTERED PASSIVE ERUPTION/GUMMY SMILE USING CAD/CAM TECHNOLOGY: A CASE REPORT

Periodontics and prosthodontics play crucial roles in enhancing the aesthetics of patients with altered passive eruption, commonly known as a gummy smile.Altered passive eruption refers to a condition where excessive gum tissue covers a significant portion of the teeth, resulting in a less aesthetic smile.The treatment approach for altered passive eruption typically involves a combination of periodontal procedures and prosthodontic interventions. One common technique is crown lengtheningoften followed by prosthodontic treatments to restore the function and aesthetics of the teeth.This work will mainly focus on the management of altered passive eruption in aesthetic anterior prosthodontic rehabilitations with the goal of improving the prosthetic and Aestheticoutcome through clinical case.