Periodontal Disease
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening (or crown exposure) is required when your tooth needs a new crown or other restoration.; The edge of that restoration is deep below the gum tissue and not accessible.; It is also usually too close to the bone or below the bone.
The procedure involves adjusting the levels of the gum tissue and bone around the tooth in question, to create a new gum-to–tooth relationship. This allows us to reach the edge of the restoration, ensuring a proper fit to the tooth.; It should also provide enough tooth structure so the new restoration will not come loose in the future.; This allows you to clean the edge of the restoration when you brush and floss to prevent decay and gum disease.; The procedure takes approximately one hour and can often be done on your initial visit.
When the procedure is completed, sutures and a protective “bandage” are placed to help secure the new gum-to-tooth relationship.; You will need to be seen in one or two weeks to remove the sutures and evaluate your healing.
