Gummy Smile and Altered Passive Eruption Prevalence
Prevalence of Gummy Smile and Altered Passive Eruption in a Young Adult Population.
University of Roma La Sapienza
100 participants
Sep 1, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This observational epidemiological study aims to assess the prevalence of gummy smile and altered passive eruption in a young adult population, with a focus on the second sextant. Periodontal and aesthetic parameters, along with patient-reported discomfort, will be analyzed to identify potential correlations and underlying anatomical factors.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Male and female subjects;
- Age between 18 and 50 years;
- Periodontally healthy subjects;
- Patients with no history of orthodontic treatment;
- Patients without gingival hypertrophy or hyperplasia.
Exclusion Criteria14
- Age < 18 or > 50 years;
- Patients diagnosed with Stage I-IV periodontitis;
- Patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment;
- Patients with severe dental crowding in the second sextant;
- Patients taking medications associated with gingival hypertrophy or -hyperplasia;
- Patients unwilling to provide informed consent;
- Patients with fixed or removable prostheses in the second sextant;
- Patients with a history of surgical procedures in the second sextant;
- Patients with uncontrolled diabetes or neuropsychiatric disorders;
- Patients with infectious diseases;
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with suspected pregnancy;
- Patients taking bisphosphonates;
- Oncologic patients and those undergoing head and neck radiotherapy or receiving chemotherapy;
- Patients with alcohol or drug abuse.
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Interventions
Non-invasive clinical evaluation including measurement of aesthetic indices (PES/WES), and intraoral photographic documentation.
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NCT07548398