Crown Lengthening | Gummy Smile Treatment in Lexington, SC

Also described as recontouring of the gum and bone tissue, crown lengthening is a precise surgical procedure that reshapes the gumline to expose more of your natural tooth structure. This procedure can be performed for functional reasons, to expose more tooth structure for a restoration or tooth fracture, or it can be performed for cosmetic reasons.

Crown lengthening may be performed on a single tooth or multiple teeth and may be recommended to help access decay (cavity) or damage hidden or in inaccessible below the gumline, prepare a tooth for a restoration, such as a filling, crown or veneer, improve gingival health and reduce pockets that can harbor harmful bacteria to improve oral hygiene and reduce inflammation and / or create a more balanced, proportionate smile (also known as gummy smile treatment).

Crown Lengthening may be coupled with other surgical periodontal therapies.

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What to Expect from crown Lengthening:

• Comprehensive Examination
  • Your visit begins with a thorough periodontal and oral examination and digital imaging to assess tissue health, measure pocket depth and gum recession, assess bone loss and screen for oral cancer. Dr. Holden creates a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, diagnosis and comfort level and discuses planned restorations with your general / restoring dentist.
• Functional Crown Lengthening
  • Precise removal of gum and bone tissue, performed to expose more tooth structure for restorative purposes
• Esthetic Crown Lengthening
  • Precise removal of gum and bone tissue, performed to expose more tooth structure for cosmetic purposes with or without restoration