Periodontal diagnosis
A periodontal specialist precisely evaluates the condition of your gums and the underlying bone first, because an unusual gum line can affect gum health as well as appearance.
Smile Design Center
Gum Contouring in Korea | Gummy Smile and Dark Gum Treatment
MDS gum contouring — Minimal, Detail, Specialize: minimal incision designed to reduce discomfort, precise gum-line design, performed by periodontal specialists.
Final treatment plan, cost and duration are confirmed after in-clinic diagnosis.
Quick Answer
Gum contouring reshapes the gum line to treat a gummy smile, an uneven gum line, darkened gums or receding gums. Periodontal specialists complete most procedures within 30 minutes, in two visits or fewer, with no or minimal anaesthesia depending on the procedure. Treatment is matched to the symptom: laser gum reshaping, melanin removal for darkened gums, or gum grafting where roots are exposed.
Who it fits
Patient concerns this page answers
- Your gums show too much when you smile (gummy smile)
- Your teeth look short, or the gum line is uneven from side to side
- Darkened, blackish gums make you hesitant to smile
- Receding gums have exposed tooth roots, or gum tissue is lacking after an implant
Process
From photo consultation to in-clinic diagnosis
Gum line design
Considering both gums and bone together, we design a natural, esthetic gum line based on proportion, symmetry and balance — health and looks in one plan.
Symptom-matched procedure
Gum reshaping trims an over-long or asymmetric gum line with a laser, often without separate anaesthesia. Gum depigmentation removes melanin from darkened gums to help restore a pink tone. Gum grafting transplants firm tissue from the palate to cover exposed roots or reinforce gum around implants.
Short procedure, simple recovery
Most procedures finish within 30 minutes and are planned within two visits, with no or minimal anaesthesia. You receive clear aftercare guidance before you leave.
Care system
How this center cares for patients
Minimal — designed to reduce discomfort
We remove only the minimum tissue necessary, an approach designed to reduce the burden of pain and shorten recovery.
Detail — precise design along your gum line
Each gum line is designed precisely for the individual patient, so the result follows the natural contour of your smile.
Specialize — performed by periodontists
Procedures are performed by periodontal specialists whose field is the gums themselves, with gum and bone health assessed before any esthetic change.
FAQ
Questions Patients Ask
How long does gum contouring take?→
The procedure itself is usually finished within 30 minutes, and treatment is planned within two visits. Many patients combine it with other smile design treatment during a short stay; we confirm a realistic schedule at the consultation.
Does gum contouring hurt?→
Laser reshaping of the gum line is frequently performed without separate anaesthesia, and other procedures use minimal anaesthesia. Combined with minimal tissue removal, the approach is designed to reduce the burden of discomfort, though sensation varies from person to person.
Can darkened gums become pink again?→
When gums have darkened from melanin pigmentation, gum depigmentation removes the pigmented layer to help restore a healthier pink tone. The cause of the discolouration is checked first, as outcomes depend on the cause and the individual.
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