Crown Lengthening

Crowns are a commonly used treatment in general dentistry, used to repair cracked, chipped and damaged teeth.

They are caps that fit over a tooth, protecting it from further wear. In some cases, a patient might need crown lengthening treatment (a surgical treatment performed under local anaesthetic) if a tooth is in need of a new crown.

What can I expect from crown lengthening treatment?

The aim of crown lengthening is to expose more of a tooth that has been crowned and has become damaged, so your dentist is able to perform any necessary treatment required. This is achieved by adjusting the bone and gum level. By exposing more of the crowned tooth, your dentist can safely and easily tend to it.

What are the benefits of crown lengthening treatment?

• Crown lengthening only requires one appointment.
• The procedure allows your dentist to safely treat a crowned tooth and perform any necessary dental work by exposing more of it.
• Crown lengthening can also be used to treat “gummy smiles”, which is where much of a person’s gum is exposed.
• Simpler cases can take as little as half an hour to perform.
• Crown lengthening exposes more of the tooth, which makes it easier to more effectively clean and floss your teeth.