What is crown lengthening? Crown lengthening is an oral surgery treatment that involves removing excess gum tissue, and possibly some bone, around the upper teeth to make them look longer.
If the gum line is uneven, crown lengthening can also sculpt the gum line to produce a more symmetrical smile. It’s a common procedure performed by dentists and periodontists, or gum specialists.
Crown lengthening may be done for dental care and medical reasons as well as for the cosmetic effect. If there’s decay or fracture under the gum line, for example, crown lengthening can help expose more of the tooth’s crown in order to support a filling or porcelain crown.
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