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Lip Repositioning Using Scalpel Technique for Management of Excessive Gingival Display Due to Short Upper Lip: A Case Report With One-Year Follow-Up.

Cureus · Narang A, Khan M, Tomar N, Kaushik M, Singh R · 2026-08-24

A scalpel-based lip repositioning procedure successfully reduced gingival display from 3 mm to 0 mm in a patient with a short upper lip, with minimal relapse observed over one year of follow-up. The technique produced stable outcomes and high patient satisfaction.

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