Crown Lengthening (Deep Caries)
If you feel your smile is “gummy” or your teeth are too small, crown lengthening may be right for you. This is a procedure to reshape the gum line and improve the aesthetics of your smile by exposing more of your teeth.
Crown lengthening involves removing excess gum tissue around the upper teeth to make them look longer. If the gum line is uneven, crown lengthening can also sculpt the gum line to produce a more symmetrical, balanced smile.
Traditional Gingivectomy
A traditional gingivectomy is a surgical procedure that removes excess gum tissue to treat gum disease or improve the appearance of the gums. This procedure helps reduce pocket depths, eliminate infected tissue, and promote healthier gums. It is often performed to enhance both function and aesthetics, improving overall oral health.
Crown Lengthening (Deep Caries)
Crown lengthening for deep caries is a surgical procedure used to expose more of a tooth when decay extends below the gumline. By removing excess gum tissue and, in some cases, bone, the dentist ensures enough healthy tooth structure is available for placing a crown, restoring both function and aesthetics.
Gingivectomy (Esthetic)
Aesthetic gingivectomy is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess gum tissue to improve the appearance of the gums and create a more balanced smile. It is often used to treat a "gummy smile" by reshaping the gumline for a more symmetrical and natural-looking result, enhancing both the appearance and function of the teeth.
Crown Lengthening (Esthetic)
Aesthetic crown lengthening is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess gum tissue to improve the appearance of a "gummy smile" or uneven gumline. By reshaping the gumline, this procedure exposes more of the tooth, creating a balanced, natural smile and preparing the tooth for restorative treatments like crowns or veneers.
Crown Lengthening (Tooth Wear)
Crown lengthening for tooth wear is a surgical procedure that reshapes the gum tissue and sometimes the underlying bone to expose more of the tooth's surface. It is typically performed when a tooth is worn down, fractured, or decayed, allowing for proper placement of a dental crown to restore function and aesthetics.
Crown Lengthening (Dental Trauma)
Crown lengthening for dental trauma is a procedure used to expose more of a tooth following injury, such as a fracture or break below the gumline. By removing excess gum tissue and sometimes bone, the dentist ensures sufficient tooth structure is available to place a crown, restoring function and appearance.
Crown Lengthening (Tooth Wear)
This may be done for dental care and medical reasons as well as for cosmetic purposes. If we find decay or fracture under the gum line, for example, crown lengthening can help expose more of the tooth’s crown in order to support a filling or restoration.
This procedure is done under local anesthesia, so as the numbing effect wears off, you may feel some discomfort along your new gum line. You will most likely be prescribed pain medication, so it is important to let us know what other medications you are already taking. Usually, a follow-up appointment will be needed to check the healing process and remove any stitches.
Crown Lengthening (Esthetic)
We want your crown-lengthening procedure to be as comfortable as possible, so let us know if you have any questions. Call our office to set up an appointment, and find out if crown lengthening can give you the smile you’ve always wanted.
