Hi Smile Dental Clinic · LMD Chowk, Bavdhan
Gum Contouring in Bavdhan, Pune
Gum contouring changes the outline or amount of gum tissue around selected teeth. The cause of an uneven or excessive gum display must be assessed because tissue thickness, bone level, tooth position and disease affect the plan. At Hi Smile Dental Clinic in Bavdhan, the plan follows examination, informed consent and individual clinical needs.
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Quick answer
What is gum contouring in Bavdhan?
Gum contouring reshapes the gum line to change how much of the tooth shows, for example in a gummy smile or uneven gums. At Hi Smile Dental Clinic in Bavdhan, Pune, Dr. Sagar Borse measures the gums and checks the bone first, because the plan depends on those findings.
Gum contouring reshapes gingival tissue to change the visible gum line or expose more of the tooth crown. In some cases, crown lengthening also involves the supporting bone.
The procedure should be planned from periodontal measurements and restorative needs, not from a photograph alone.
Patient guide
Who may be considered for gum contouring?
Assessment may be requested for an uneven gum line, excess tissue over otherwise healthy teeth or a need to expose sound tooth structure for restoration.
Apparent short teeth can also relate to tooth wear, tooth position, lip movement or jaw relationships. Gum removal is not the correct answer to every gummy smile.
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How is the gum line assessed before treatment?
The clinician examines gum health, tissue thickness, tooth proportions, bone relationship, smile line and bite. Periodontal probing and indicated radiographs may be required.
Active inflammation can distort the gum margin. Plaque control and disease management may be needed before the final contour is planned.
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What is the difference between contouring and crown lengthening?
Limited contouring may involve soft tissue alone. Crown lengthening can reposition gum tissue and, when indicated, supporting bone to expose more tooth structure.
The distinction affects healing, stability, sensitivity, restorative timing and who should provide treatment.
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How is gum contouring performed?
After planning and local anaesthesia, selected tissue may be reshaped with an appropriate surgical instrument or laser. The method depends on tissue, access and the clinical objective.
Laser use does not remove the need for diagnosis or eliminate biological limits. Bone-related cases require a different surgical approach.
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What happens during healing after gum contouring?
Tenderness, swelling or minor bleeding can occur. Patients receive instructions on cleaning, diet and any prescribed rinses or medicines based on the procedure performed.
The early gum line can change as tissue settles. Definitive restorative work may need to wait until the clinician confirms stable healing.
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What alternatives to gum contouring may be considered?
Alternatives depend on the cause and can include no treatment, managing inflammation, orthodontic movement, restorative shape changes or coordinated assessment of lip and jaw factors.
When tissue protects a vulnerable root or supports periodontal stability, removal may be inappropriate.
Already have a treatment plan from another dentist?
Bring your X-rays, reports and the plan you were given. Dr. Sagar Borse will go through them with you, explain what they show and what he would check again, and discuss other options for gum contouring.
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How does gum health affect the result?
Plaque-related inflammation can cause redness, swelling and bleeding and can make margins unstable. Daily plaque control and professional maintenance support healing and long-term tissue health.
Smoking, diabetes control, medicines and previous periodontal disease may affect risk and healing and should be discussed.
Informed consent
What are the risks and limits of contouring?
Possible effects include discomfort, bleeding, infection, recession, sensitivity, uneven healing, relapse or an unsatisfactory proportion. Excessive tissue removal can expose roots or compromise support.
Where bone is involved, healing is longer and restorative timing needs coordination. Individual anatomy limits how much change is appropriate.
Patient guide
What happens at a gum contouring consultation in Bavdhan?
Hi Smile Dental Clinic assesses whether the concern comes from tissue position, inflammation, tooth shape, bite or another factor. Dr. Sagar Borse can review restorative implications and coordinate periodontal evaluation where required.
The consultation should identify the proposed tissue change, alternatives, healing expectations and long-term cleaning needs.
Local clinical care
Why choose Hi Smile Dental Clinic for gum contouring in Bavdhan?
Hi Smile Dental Clinic begins with diagnosis and a plan suited to the complete mouth. The intended change, alternatives, limitations, maintenance and patient responsibilities are discussed before treatment.
Active decay, gum inflammation, infection, unstable restorations and plaque-control concerns are addressed before elective care when appropriate. Recommendations follow examination rather than a standard package.
Coordinated input is arranged when the objective requires a different dental discipline. Patients can ask who will provide each part of care and how clinical reviews will be managed.
Before deciding, patients are encouraged to describe previous dental experiences, current medicines, sensitivity, clenching habits and the result they hope to achieve. These details can change the material, technique, sequence or need for referral.
Meet your dentist
Dental care with Dr. Sagar Borse in Bavdhan
Dr. Sagar Borse is the founder and principal dentist at Hi Smile Dental Care. He holds BDS and MDS qualifications, with postgraduate training in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
His assessment focuses on dental health, preservation of maintainable tooth structure and coordination of care within the needs of the complete mouth.
Where another discipline is required, the purpose of referral or coordinated care should be clear before treatment begins.
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Common gum contouring questions in Bavdhan
Is gum contouring only cosmetic?
No. It may also be used to expose sound tooth structure for a restoration, depending on the clinical need.
Does gum contouring always use a laser?
No. Technique depends on the tissue, bone relationship, access and clinical objective.
Is bone removed during gum contouring?
Not in every case. Crown lengthening may involve bone when required for stable tissue position or restorative access.
Can swollen gums be contoured immediately?
Inflammation should be diagnosed and often managed first because swelling can distort the apparent gum line.
Will the gum line stay exactly where it is placed?
Healing and tissue rebound can change the early position. Stability depends on anatomy, technique, health and maintenance.
Can gum contouring cause sensitivity?
Yes. Exposing more tooth or root surface can increase sensitivity in some cases.
How should I clean after gum contouring?
Follow the procedure-specific instructions. Cleaning may be modified temporarily while tissues heal.
Who should assess a gummy smile?
A dentist should evaluate gum health, tooth proportions, bone, tooth position, lip movement and bite before treatment.
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These guides explain other clinical pathways. They support comparison but do not replace individual assessment of likely benefit, limitations and maintenance.
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Find Hi Smile Dental Clinic near LMD Chowk, Bavdhan
Hi Smile Dental Care,Bavdhan, Pune
Shop No 5 Riddhi Siddhi Co-Operative Housing Society, LMD Chowk, Bavdhan
Pune, Maharashtra 411021
Clinic hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am–2:00 pm and 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Phone: +91 88300 04535
Find us at Shop No 5 inside Riddhi Siddhi Co-Operative Housing Society, close to LMD Chowk in Bavdhan.
Local access: Bavdhan, LMD Chowk, Chandani Chowk, Kothrud, Pashan, Warje, Bhugaon and NDA Road.
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Clinical review and sources
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sagar Borse of Hi Smile Dental Clinic
Medically reviewed by: Dr. Sagar Borse, BDS, MDS, Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.
Last reviewed: 2 October 2026. Next review: October 2027. General patient education only; this page does not replace an examination or individual diagnosis.
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Discuss gum contouring at our Bavdhan dental clinic
Visit Hi Smile Dental Clinic near LMD Chowk for an assessment of oral health, the treatment objective and relevant options. Recommendations are made after individual evaluation.
Bring your questions and explain which outcome matters most. The consultation is the place to understand whether treatment is indicated and what care would be required.
You can also ask what happens if you choose monitoring, how the proposed treatment may affect future options, which warning signs need review and what maintenance is expected after active care.