Is a Crown Lengthening Procedure Right For You?

Many of our patients in both the Deerfield Beach office and the Ft. Lauderdale office ask us about Crown Lengthening.

• What is it?
• Is it right for them?
• What should they expect from the procedure?

What is Crown Lengthening?

The part of the tooth that is seen above the gum is called the “clinical crown”. When not enough of the clinical crown is showing, the gum must be moved up the root to expose more teeth. This is called crown lengthening.

Why would I get Crown Lengthening for my Teeth?

There are two situations in which crown lengthening is commonly performed;

• To improve the appearance of irregular gum levels (cosmetic)
• To allow a dentist better access to decay or to replace a crown (restorative)

Pain? Recovery Time? What Should I Expect?

Most crown lengthening procedures are very straightforward and there is little or no post-operative discomfort. Sutures and dressing are removed after about 2 weeks and in many cases a minor “touch-up” surgery is done after about 4-6 weeks to establish ideal tissue form.

Find Out More About Crown Lengthening in Ft. Lauderdale or Deerfield Beach

If you have questions for a periodontist – what we do, how we can help your smile – please contact our offices – we’d be happy to talk more with you!

Deerfield Beach office: (954) 427-5700