ORTHODONTIC MINISCREWS IN THE TREATMENT OF GUMMY SMILE

orthodontic mini screws (also called Temporary Anchorage Devices or TADs) are a well-established and effective method for treating gummy smiles, especially when the cause is dentoalveolar extrusion (excessive eruption of upper front teeth).

✅ Intrusion of Over-Erupted Teeth

• Mini screws are placed in the alveolar bone (often between upper premolars).
• They serve as stable anchorage points to intrude the maxillary anterior teeth, reducing vertical display of gums when smiling.

✅ Controlled Vertical Correction

• Unlike traditional mechanics, mini screws allow precise vertical movement without reciprocal effects on adjacent teeth.
• Especially effective in skeletal open bites and vertical maxillary excess cases with moderate severity.