Crown Lengthening
Everything you need to know about Crown Lengthening
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Crown lengthening is a procedure done by dental surgeons to expose more of a tooth’s surface for a crown by recontouring gum tissue and, occasionally, bone. Making your teeth appear longer can have both aesthetic and functional benefits. The extra gum tissue is surgically removed to expose more of your teeth’s surface area. This helps treat gummy smiles and can make getting dental restorations easier.
What are the advantages?
- Removing the extra gum tissues can help with your dental restoration work. For example, if you need to get a dental crown for any reason, but do not have much of your tooth structure visible, then your dentist will suggest you get a crown lengthening procedure done first.
- Inconsistent gum lines can be corrected with a multi-tooth crown lengthening procedure, and if your gum line is excessively high and concealing your teeth, it can be lowered. The procedure gives excellent aesthetic results and helps you eliminate gummy smiles.
Who is eligible for the treatment?
Generally, three factors are considered if you are eligible for the treatment:
- First, crown lengthening may be a viable option if you need a crown because your tooth is cracked, shattered, or otherwise injured.
- Second, if you've noticed that your gums are protruding and want to see more of your natural teeth, crown lengthening can assist you in eradicating that gummy smile.
- Thirdly, if you have aesthetic issues with the size of your teeth or are simply unsatisfied with your smile, you might be a good candidate for this procedure.
Getting crown lengthening treatment in Miami, FL
At Alpha Dental, our dental office in Miami, Florida, we provide consultations and will go over all your dental concerns and the treatment options that will help you get the best solution for your dental problems.