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 level 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.
When the procedure is completed, sutures 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.
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Out of Town Patients
Our office is conveniently located near the Dayton International Airport and our staff will be happy to help you with your travel and lodging arrangements if needed.More Information |
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Laser Periodontist (periodontics, perio, dentist, dental specialist, treatment of gum disease, bleeding gums, bad breath, scaling and root planning, deep cleaning, gum grafts, saving teeth, lip repositioning, crown lengthening, gummy smile, and frenectomy) serving the Miami Valley including the Ohio communities of Vandalia, Dayton, Oakwood, Riverside, Kettering, Trotwood, Huber Heights, West Carrollton, Beavercreek, Centerville, Miamisburg, Tipp City, Fairborn, Englewood, New Lebanon, Bellbrook, Springboro, Union, Clayton, Troy, Piqua, Greenville, Springfield, Sidney, Celina, Lima, Wapakoneta, New Carlisle, Xenia, Yellow Springs, Jamestown, Columbus, Cincinnati, London, Richmond Indiana and surrounding communities.
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