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Crown Lengthening
In many cases of dental decay, tooth fracture, or even in
instances where an individual has "short" teeth, crown
lengthening may be prescribed.
Do you feel your teeth look too short and your smile is too
gummy or your gums cover too much of some teeth while leaving
the others the right length? Your teeth may actually be the
proper lengths, but they're covered with too much gum tissue. To
correct this, Dr. Gurinsky performs crown lengthening. This can
be done to one tooth, or to several teeth. Your gum line can be
carefully sculpted to create just the right proportion between
gum tissue and tooth surface -- and the result is a better
looking smile.
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Your dentist may also recommend crown
lengthening to make a restorative or
cosmetic dental procedure possible. A tooth
which is broken or decayed below the gum is
difficult, if not impossible, to restore
correctly, as access and visualization of
the area is compromised. With crown
lengthening, Dr. Gurinsky removes the excess
gum tissue, and exposes more of the crown of
the tooth.
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