Gum reshaping, also known as gum contouring, is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that is used to improve the appearance of the gums. It involves removing excess soft tissue from the gumline and reshaping the gumline in order to achieve a more symmetrical, natural look. The procedure is most commonly used to address “gummy smiles”, which is when a person’s upper lip extends too far over the gumline. This can cause the person’s teeth to look too small, or the gums to look too prominent. Gum reshaping is usually done using a laser. The laser removes excess tissue quickly and accurately, and can also be used to recontour the gumline. The laser can also be used to contour the gumline in order to make the teeth look longer or shorter. The procedure is generally done under local anaesthetic, and the recovery time is usually short. Most patients experience little to no discomfort following the procedure. Gum reshaping is a safe and effective way to improve the appearance of the gums and the overall aesthetic of the smile. It can be used to achieve a uniform, symmetrical look and can make the teeth look larger or smaller depending on the patient’s desired outcome. Gum reshaping is a relatively quick and painless procedure with minimal downtime. It is a safe and effective way to improve the appearance of the gums and the overall aesthetic of the smile.
Functional and aesthetic crown lengthening allows clinicians to reshape gingival and osseous contours to meet restorative and smile-related needs. This presentation outlines a streamlined approach to…
Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Gum Reshaping work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet dentists, oral-health researchers, and clinical leaders from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Gum Reshaping research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Gum Reshaping track is a dedicated stream within Dental 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Gum Reshaping. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Educators, doctoral students, and dentists, oral-health researchers, and clinical leaders with an interest in Gum Reshaping are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. Dental 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Gum Reshaping track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
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