Crown Lengthening

Another fairly common procedure patients may need is crown lengthening. This is necessary when a new crown is needed to be placed on a tooth, but the remaining structure of the tooth is inadequate to create a firm fitting crown, or if the crown will be placed at or below the level of your tooth. This procedure adjusts the level of gum tissue and bone around the tooth to create a new bond, allowing the Dentist to reach the edge of the restoration, to adjust the proper fit for the tooth. This should also provide adequate tooth structure so the new restoration will not come loose in the future. Patients will need to be seen one to two weeks after the procedure to evaluate the healing process.