Gum Contouring
Gum contouring is planned with a personalised approach that centres on a healthy, balanced smile, predictable results and patient safety.
Overview
Gum contouring is planned around your medical condition and treatment goals.
Treatment follows a personalised approach aimed at a healthy, balanced smile. At the consultation, your specialist prepares a realistic treatment plan that suits your needs.
Each stage is followed up with regular check-ups so that long-term results stay safe and stable.
- Gum contouring planning tailored to you
- Current treatment standards under specialist supervision
- A balance of aesthetics, function and safety
- A structured follow-up and recovery process
What Is Gum Contouring (Pink Aesthetics)?
Gum contouring ("pink aesthetics") is the general name for treatments that aim to give the gums a healthy, symmetrical and attractive appearance.
Too much gum showing when smiling, an uneven gum line or gum recession can be aesthetically bothersome. Gum contouring treatments aim to correct these problems.
In a healthy smile there should be a harmonious transition between teeth and gums. Too much visible gum is called a "gummy smile" and can spoil the look of the smile.
In laser-assisted treatment, excess gum tissue is removed in a controlled way for a more balanced look. Aesthetic corrections can also be made for people with an uneven gum line.
With gum recession, the tooth roots become exposed and aesthetic problems arise. In such cases, the gum line is reshaped with a gum graft or other surgical methods.
When Is Gum Contouring Used?
Gum contouring is used to address a range of aesthetic and functional gum problems:
- Gum irregularities caused by crooked teeth
- Treatment of inflamed, swollen gums
- Correcting and preventing gum recession
- Correcting dark or pigmented gums
- Treatment of gum overgrowth
- Excess gum that makes teeth look small
- Too much gum showing when smiling (gummy smile)
Treatment Process
Consultation and Assessment
Your goals and current situation for gum contouring are analysed in detail.
The Treatment
The chosen procedure is carried out with safety, comfort and clinical precision as the basis.
Follow-up and Check-ups
Aftercare information is provided, and progress is followed up regularly.
Who is it suitable for?
- Patients interested in gum contouring
- People whose suitability has been confirmed after clinical assessment
- Patients able to follow the aftercare advice
- People looking for a natural, balanced smile
Quick Facts
- Duration: 30–120 minutes
- Treatment Model: 2–6 sessions
- Recovery: 1–7 days (depending on the person)
- Method: A combination of digital planning and clinical treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is suitable for gum contouring?
Suitability is decided after a specialist assessment, a review of your medical history and treatment planning.
How is recovery managed after gum contouring?
Mild sensitivity may last a few days. Your dentist will give you an oral care and check-up plan.
When is the final treatment plan confirmed?
It is finalised once the clinical assessment is complete and the method has been decided.