In dentistry, multidisciplinary approaches are evolved to achieve periodontal esthetics. Dento-gingival relationship increases facial esthetics. The gingival complex is a vital aspect of any restorative treatment plan. "Gummy smile" contributes to esthetic problems and is caused by several factors such as, short upper lip, upper lip hyperactivity, vertical maxillary growth, dentoalveolar extrusion, gingival enlargement, altered passive eruption or a combination. Short clinical crown constitutes

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... gummy smile characterized by displaying gum line during smiling. Esthetic management by periodontal plastic surgical methods is a challenging protocol and it depends on diagnosis and treatment plan. When the gingival tissue fails to recede adequately to level apical to cervical convexity of the crown results in passive eruption of teeth and it is termed as altered passive eruption. This case report entails periodontal management of altered passive eruption which procuresesthetic smile. KEYWORDS: Altered passive eruption, delayed passive eruption, Retarded passive eruption