Crown lengthening is a simple surgical procedure which adjusts the position of the gum around the affected tooth, thereby providing a more solid tooth on which to anchor the restoration of choice. A functional crown lengthening will help you regain a beautiful smile and allow you to eat and speak with comfort and confidence. Crown lengthening is available to prepare a tooth for restorative dentistry or to cosmetically enhance your smile. Crown lengthening may also be recommended to make a restorative or cosmetic dental procedure possible.
Gum Reshaping
This procedure is used to improve a “gummy” smile because your teeth appear
too short. Your teeth may actually be the proper length, but they’re covered
with too much gum tissue. To correct this, your periodontist will perform
a crown lengthening procedure. During this procedure, excess gum and
bone tissue if necessary is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This
can be done to one tooth to even your gum line, or to several teeth to expose
a natural, broad smile.