Gummy smile in Turkey: restore the right proportions from €350.
Gummy smile corrected by diode-laser gingivectomy, botox into the lip elevators, or — for genuine bony excess — orthognathic surgery. Rigorous differential diagnosis, treatment in an English-speaking clinic, result follow-up handled from our EU office.
Gummy smile correction in Turkey costs €350 to €500 for full-arch laser gingivectomy, €180 for upper-lip botox, compared to €1,200–€1,800 in France and €1,800–€2,800 in Switzerland. At Elybe Clinic, treatment always starts with a precise differential diagnosis (altered passive eruption, lip hypermobility or maxillary excess) to guide the right intervention. Laser gingivectomy is the most common option: 30 to 45 minutes, no bleeding, permanent result.
Diagnosis first, treatment second
Precise differential diagnosis
Photographic study at rest and on forced smile, lip-mobility measurement, radiographic exam to identify the true cause.
Latest-generation diode laser
Immediate cauterisation, no sutures, fast healing, stable and predictable result.
Combined plan available
Gingivectomy alone or paired with Emax veneers / whitening for a fully re-harmonised smile.
Result guarantee
Touch-ups included if the smile line isn't perfectly even at 3 months. Photo follow-up from Ris-Orangis, France.
Three causes, three distinct treatments
The right result depends on identifying the correct aetiology. Here is how Elybe Clinic differentiates each case.
Altered passive eruption
The crown remains partly covered by gum after eruption. Teeth look short and square.
Solution: diode-laser gingivectomy, sometimes combined with crown lengthening if the bony crest is too high. Immediate, permanent result.
From €350
Short or hypermobile upper lip
Gum height is normal, but the lip lifts too far when smiling (mobility > 8 mm).
Solution: 2-4 units of botox into the lip elevators (levator labii superioris, zygomaticus minor). Effect 4-6 months, ideal as a test before surgery. Surgical lip repositioning available to make it permanent.
From €180
Vertical maxillary excess
The maxilla is vertically too long (genetic), exposing more than 8 mm of gum even at rest.
Solution: maxillary impaction orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I osteotomy), in hospital, under general anaesthesia. Reserved for severe cases with skeletal involvement.
On request
Photo analysis
Standardised front and profile photos, spontaneous and forced smiles, measurement of the smile line and lip mobility.
Personalised plan
Treatment selected according to aetiology. Alternatives, expected results and limits clearly presented.
Procedure
Laser gingivectomy (30-45 min) or botox (15 min) under local anaesthesia. Outpatient — back to the hotel the same day.
Healing
7 to 14 days for gingivectomy. Photo check-ups at 1 and 3 months, touch-ups included if needed.
Gummy smile Turkey vs France, Belgium, Switzerland
All-inclusive Elybe Clinic pricing for each gummy-smile correction technique.
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3 to 4 days in Istanbul, all included
Aesthetic analysis
VIP transfer, hotel check-in, photo session, smile-line analysis, treatment plan.
Procedure
Laser gingivectomy under local anaesthesia (30-45 min). Immediate photos, post-op instructions.
Check-up
Verification of the gingival contour, millimetre adjustments if needed, return home.
Follow-up photo
Full healing. Photo sent on WhatsApp and validated by the practitioner. Veneers combo possible at 6 weeks.
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Gummy smile Turkey: everything you need to know
At Elybe Clinic, laser gingivectomy to correct a gummy smile costs €350 to €500 as a full-arch package, vs €1,200–€1,800 in France, €1,100–€1,600 in Belgium and €1,800–€2,800 in Switzerland. Upper-lip botox starts at €180. Orthognathic surgery is quoted individually.
A gummy smile is when more than 3 mm of gum is visible above the teeth during a spontaneous smile. It is a common aesthetic variation (10 to 30% of people), not a pathology. Diagnosis is based on a forced-smile photo and measurement of the smile line.
Four main causes: (1) short or hypermobile upper lip, (2) altered passive eruption where the teeth remain partly covered by gum, (3) vertical maxillary excess (genetic), (4) a combination. Treatment differs radically depending on the cause — differential diagnosis is mandatory.
Laser gingivectomy suits altered passive eruption (most common; permanent result). Botox suits lip hypermobility (temporary, 4-6 months, ideal as a test). Orthognathic surgery (Le Fort I) is reserved for severe bony excess (>8 mm) with skeletal involvement, in a hospital setting.
No. The diode laser procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and is painless. The laser cauterises simultaneously — no bleeding and minimal swelling. Aftercare is limited to gum sensitivity for 3 to 5 days, controlled by a standard painkiller and chlorhexidine mouthwash.
Yes, provided the diagnosis is correct. For altered passive eruption, gum reshaping is permanent. However, if the cause is lip hypermobility or unidentified bony excess, the gummy smile may recur. Hence the importance of a rigorous exam before surgery.
Yes, and it's common. Gum reshaping exposes more crown — teeth look longer but sometimes duller. Emax veneers restore shape, shade and translucency. Gingivectomy always precedes veneers by 4 to 6 weeks for full healing.
Informational content — not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified dentist. Correcting a gummy smile requires differential diagnosis in consultation; any surgical procedure carries risks to discuss with the practitioner.
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One spontaneous smile photo and one forced smile photo are enough to pre-diagnose the cause.