ESTHETIC CROWN LENGTHENING
Overgrowing gum tissue or “gummy smile” can make your teeth look unaesthetic. If you notice that your teeth don’t look even and symmetrical. At PerioArts we can take care of it. We can reshape the gum tissue to your natural teeth and get a symmetrical smile. It is done without damage to the tooth structure. The procedure is done with the scalpel or laser, depending on the case. “Functional” crown lenghthening is done on the special request from your primary dentist to achieve a better, healthier outcome of restorative therapy in a process of saving your natural teeth damaged from tooth decay of fractures.
What can you expect from surgery?
Dr. Art will utilize microsurgical techniques for crown lengthening if possible. This approach reduces damage to the tooth and will improve your healing time. Dr. Art will review your case and discuss the procedure in details before the surgery.
On the day of the surgery, you will receive local anesthesia and/or sedation to ensure maximum comfort.
Dr. Art will use a microscope to reshape the tissue and place tiny stitches if needed. We will advise you to avoid any unnnecesary damage at the healing time and discus your food intake and post-operative care.
