Crown lengthening is a gum treatment surgical procedure done to expose a greater amount of tooth structure. An incision is made on the gingival tissue around a tooth and the surround soft tissue displaced or remove to expose a given height of the alveolar bone. At BIDC, only a gum specialists or periodontists is given the privileges to perform the crown-lengthening surgical procedure.
Crown lengthening may be done to improve the esthetics of gum line prior to restoration of broken or severely decayed teeth. This procedure adjusts the gum and bone level to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored aesthetically. The crown lengthening treatment is also sometimes done to improve a “gummy” smile because the teeth appear short even though the teeth may be of proper length. It removes excess gum. Bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth.
If you have a gummy smile and would like to improve aesthetics, crown lengthening may be a possible gum treatment options. Ask our professional periodontists today.
There are different crown lengthening techniques that include:
Gummy Smile
Crown lengthen and Gingivectomy
You may experience some discomfort or pain after the anesthesia wears off from the gum treatment surgery. There may be minor swelling and bleeding for the first few days. Apply a cold compress to the area to help with pain and swelling that will fade. Your gums will then continue to shrink.
You may follow your regular daily activities, avoiding excessive exertion typed of activities such as exercising or sunbathing. Eat a soft diet and rinse the mouth with water after meals.
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