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Crown Lengthening
 
Woman smilingWhen a tooth is fractured or decay extends below the gumline, this area must be uncovered before it can be restored, for several reasons:
•  In order for the gum to heal against the tooth in a healthy manner, there must be 3 millimeters of healthy tooth between the margin of a filling or crown (cap) and the crest of the bone which supports the tooth. This is called biologic width or supra-crestal attachment.
•  A tooth that is broken or decayed below the gumline is difficult, if not impossible, for your dentist to restore correctly since access and visibility are compromised.
•  Inadequate retention form means there is not enough tooth structure left above the gumline to firmly hold a crown.
•  In addition, even the best filling or crown will trap bacteria where it meets the tooth. If this area is below the gumline where you cannot properly clean it, the bacterial accumulation can result in both periodontal problems and new decay.

Esthetic Crown Lengthening




If you're not happy with your smile, there are cosmetic periodontal and dental procedures available now that could help you achieve the look and smile you want.


Do you have a "gummy smile"? Do you feel that your teeth are too short? Periodontists can help you reshape your gumline to expose your ideal smile. In addition, they can work with your dentist to create the foundation for beautiful crowns, veneers, etc. to be constructed on your front teeth.

If you feel that your teeth are too short and your smile is too "gummy" or that your gumline is uneven, covering too much of some teeth, while leaving others the right length, a simple cosmetic treatment might be just right for you.
Crown lengthening and gingivectomy procedures remove the excess gum tissue to expose more of the visible "crown" of the tooth.

A crown lengthening procedure reshapes the gum and bone to solve these problems.
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9900 SW Greenburg Rd, Suite #230
Tigard, OR 97223-5473

503 620 1117
info@lowenperio.com

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Mon: 7am-4pm
Tue: 7am-4pm
Wed: By Appointment
Thu: 7am-4pm
Fri: 7am-1pm

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