Crown Lengthening
CROWN LENGTHENING IN THE AESTHETIC REGION
Some people when smiling expose a large amount of gum, with short teeth often hidden by gingival tissue. This kind of smile is called "gummy smile". The procedure of "crown lengthening" may be beneficial in these situations, since it will lead to an exhibition of the natural shape of your teeth.
An aesthetic crown lengthening can also be performed in cases of gingival margins that are not aligned, allowing to level them.
CROWN LENGTHENING FOR RESTORATIVE REASONS
When there is a cavity or tooth fracture below the gum, it may be necessary to remove a small amount of gum and bone in order to be able to restore the tooth.
This will allow your dentist to remove tooth decay, expose healthy tooth tissue and get the final restoration done.
