Crown Lengthening

When damage or decay has occurred below the gum line, a crown lengthening procedure must take place to save the tooth. Here at Sparks Family Dentistry of Sparks, NV, we have saved many of our patients’ teeth by skillfully performing crown lengthening procedures.

Crown lengthening is most likely performed when there is decay below the gum line or if a tooth has broken off below the gum line. While it is often a necessary procedure, it can also be used cosmetically. Crown lengthening is the process of removing gum tissue to expose more of the tooth’s crown. This makes the lower part of the tooth accessible for restorations. Cosmetically, if someone has excess gum tissue that is covering up their teeth, making them appear short, crown lengthening can be performed to remove that excess tissue.

To begin the procedure, incisions are made to the gums. Even if only one tooth needs to be worked on, the gums around multiple teeth will be altered so that when it heals, it is still in a natural-looking line. The gums are pulled back when the incisions are made. If bone needs to be removed to reach the tooth, it will be removed at this point. The gums are then stitched together.

Whether you need crown lengthening for a functional or cosmetic purpose, Sparks Family Dentistry of Sparks, NV has the experience you trust. To schedule a consultation in our Sparks, NV office, give us a call at (773) 359-3336 or visit our website, www.sparksfamilydentistry.com.