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ESTHETIC CROWN LENGTHENING
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The purpose of this procedure is to improve a "gummy smile" because your teeth may appear short based on your overall face dimensions. Your teeth may actually be the proper lengths but are covered up by excessive gum tissue.
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- One to two hours in length with the use of local anesthetic.
- Excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped either using traditional methods or through laser therapy to expose more of the natural tooth.
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Approximately 1-2 days. Every patient differs on level of discomfort tolerance.
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FUNCTIONAL CROWN LENGTHENING
PURPOSE
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The purpose of this procedure is to expose greater tooth structure (due to a broken tooth or extensive decay) in order for your dentist to be able to place a crown without impinging on the level of the bone.
PROCEDURE DETAILS
PROCEDURE DETAILS
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- One to two hours in length with the use of local anesthetic.
- Removal of both gum tissue and underlying bone structure to provide for additional crown space.
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Approximately 1-2 days. Every patient differs on level of discomfort tolerance.
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