Procedures

Crown Lengthening

Definition

A surgical procedure to expose more of a tooth's surface by removing gum tissue and/or bone. Crown lengthening may be needed when there isn't enough tooth structure above the gumline to support a crown, or for cosmetic gum reshaping.

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Crown Preparation

The process of reshaping a tooth to receive a dental crown. The dentist removes a layer of tooth structure to make room for the crown material. The amount removed depends on the crown type. Preparation is done under local anesthesia for comfort.

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