Crown Lengthening

Treating Periodontally Involved Teeth - Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a standard procedure that is routinely performed to re-contour gum tissue and bone, as needed, with the intent of making more tooth structure available for the placement of a dental crown or dental bridge. This is often the case when a tooth is decayed or otherwise damaged below the gum line.

Alternatively, crown lengthening can also be performed for purely aesthetic reasons to reduce the appearance of a “gummy smile” when too much gum and too little tooth structure is displayed when smiling. It can be performed on a single tooth to make the gum line appear even with the other teeth or on several teeth to improve a smile’s overall appearance.