Crown Lengthening
Crown Lengthening is the surgical access of the gum and bone supporting a tooth in order to create more tooth structure to facilitate planned restorative treatment, such as a crown or bridge.
About Crown Lengthening
Crown Lengthening is the surgical access of the gum and bone supporting a tooth in order to create more tooth structure to facilitate planned restorative treatment, such as a crown or bridge. This procedure is performed by a periodontist with the goal of saving the tooth.
Causes
Usually, crown lengthening is needed in order to access decay that may extend below the gumline or due to a fracture of the tooth below the gumline.
