Abstract:

The gingival aesthetics is an important part of the smile aesthetics，as well as a great factor influencing the beauty of the lower 1/3 face. Such problems as the gingivitis，periodontitis，gingival hypertrophy and lack of gingival papilla will change the color，morphology，texture and quantity of gingiva. They also hurt the harmonious relationship between gingiva and the tissue around it. Consequently，those problems exert negative impacts on the gingival aesthetics and damage the beauty of smile. As for the treatment plan，different problems and individuals require personalized treatment plans. In this paper，the authors will make an introduction to the common problems affecting the gingival aesthetics and their treatment principles.

Key words: gingiva, aesthetics, treatment principles

摘要：

牙龈的美观性是微笑美学的重要组成部分，也是面下1/3美观性的重要影响因素。牙龈炎、牙周炎、牙龈肥大、牙龈退缩和龈乳头缺失等问题，导致牙龈的色、形、质、量的改变，并破坏其与周围软硬组织的协调关系，对牙龈的美观性产生不良影响，进而影响到微笑的美观性。制定治疗计划时，应针对不同的问题和个体采取个性化的处理方案。文章就牙龈美学的常见问题及其处理原则做一介绍。

关键词: 牙龈, 美学, 处理原则