AWARENESS OF GUMMY SMILE AND ITS TREATMENT BY LIP REPOSITIONING TECHNIQUE AMONG DENTAL INTERNS AND POSTGRADUATES: A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY

Sumedha Srivastava; Veena Kalburgi; Kapil Jain; Anushri Gupta; Sai Sri Harsha; Nida Malik

Volume : IX, Issue : VIII, August - 2020

AWARENESS OF GUMMY SMILE AND ITS TREATMENT BY LIP REPOSITIONING TECHNIQUE AMONG DENTAL INTERNS AND POSTGRADUATES: A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY

Sumedha Srivastava, Veena Kalburgi, Kapil Jain, Anushri Gupta, Sai Sri Harsha, Nida Malik

Abstract :

Aim: The purpose behind this study is to explore the awareness and knowledge about aesthetic smile, excessive gingival display and its treatment by lip repositioning technique among dental interns and post graduate students. Method: This is a survey utilizing a self administered, close ended questionnaire consisting of 10 questions undertaken for 200 dental professionals randomly selected from two dental colleges under People�s University, Bhopal. The questions were divided under 4 domains assessing the knowledge about gummy smile and its etiology, concepts about its treatment and awareness about its treatment in contrast to lip repositioning technique. Based on their knowledge, the survey population was divided under two groups; dental interns (n=100) and dental postgraduates (n=100). Result: Statistical analysis was made using chi–square test. Positive attitude towards gummy smile and its correction by lip repositioning technique was observed. Response to Q.no. 4, 9 and 10 were statistically significant (p = < 0.005) among two groups. Conclusion: The level of awareness was marginally higher with postgraduates regarding basic concepts, etiology and perception about newer treatment modality i.e lip repositioning.