Crown Lengthening

Cosmetic crown lengthening may sound a bit odd, but it can provide patients with improved self-esteem, and offers various restorative benefits. Crown lengthening procedures are used to correct “gummy” smiles, in the case of excess gum tissue. This method allows the exposure of natural tooth, by reshaping gum tissue, and recontouring bone. Not only does this treatment provide benefits to individual teeth or the entire gum line alike, it produces a happier, more appealing smile.

Reasons for Crown Lengthening

As a common, versatile procedure, crown lengthening provides a multitude of benefits and effective applications. Those who have opted to undergo crown lengthening surgery, have been extremely pleased with end results. While every individual will have their own reason for choosing crown lengthening, they may include:

• Damaged Tooth Restoration, often caused by periodontal disease, decay or trauma. In the case of a tooth being broken below the gum line, crown lengthening assists in preparing the area for correction and restoration.

• Cosmetic Improvements, especially in the case of gum tissue causing a tooth to appear shorter, leaving it susceptible to periodontal infections. A more aesthetically pleasing smile may be restored by the removal of excess gum tissue.

• Dental Crowns sometimes require extra spacing between the crown and supporting jawbone. Crown lengthening surgery assists in preventing damage to the gum tissue and bone once the new crown has been placed.