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Crown Lengthening for
Restorative Treatment
Crown lengthening is also utilized to expose healthy tooth
structure for restorative
treatment in teeth that are
fractured below the gum or have
extensive decay. This is
normally recommended by the
restorative dentist when there
is an inadequate amount of tooth
structure available for the
necessary restoration. This
procedure provides the necessary
access for the restorative
dentist to place the proper
restoration and reduce the risk
of future problems. Treatment
options are always considered
and discussed in detail.
Crown Lengthening To Establish
Improved Esthetics
Crown lengthening procedures are now being utilized to
establish more ideal esthetic
results. This primarily
involves the upper anterior
region and is normally done in
conjunction with guidelines from
the restorative dentist.
Indications for the treatment
include excessive gum tissue
during routine smiling as well
as uneven margins of the gum
tissue around the teeth. These
procedures are normally
completed prior to any
restorative treatment if the
patient is considering crowns or
veneers to improve esthetics and
function.
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