Most of the cosmetic dentists routinely perform gingival contouring while performing cosmetic procedures like composite buildup in fractured incisors or in crown lengthening while doing crown & bridge work in order to improve stability & retention.Such procedures can be achieved by using a simple scalpel. The Modern cosmetology practice advocates the use of radiofrequency devices  or lasers .

But author advocates the use of radiofrequency device,as it is known for its less lateral tissue damage as compared to soft tissue lasers.

Lasers & radiofrequency are often used to achieve a high precision in the work.

At Smile Curve Dental Clinic,Indore, radiofrequency device such as TCS II is used with very good results in gingival contouring & crown lengthening.

Here are the few before & after cases