Functional Crown Lengthening

Periodontal procedures are available to lay the groundwork for periodontal and restorative dentistry and/or to improve the health and esthetics of your smile. Periodontal crown lengthening is a procedure that recontours the gum tissue surrounding one or more teeth so that an adequate amount of healthy tooth is exposed. Crown lengthening is often used as part of a treatment plan for a tooth that is to be fit with a crown. This procedure provides the necessary space between the supporting bone and crown, preventing the new crown from damaging gum tissues and bone.

Often your general dentist will recommend a crown lengthening procedure to make a restorative procedure possible. If a tooth is badly worn, decayed, or fractured below the gum line, crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone levels to gain access to more of the tooth so the tooth can be restored properly.

Functional crown lengthening is an important part of an integrated effort to optimize your health, appearance, comfort, and function.

A beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health are your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence. We invite you to change your life today.  Call our care team at 949-857-1053 or click here to schedule online