williams AZ PERIODONTICS

Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Enhancing Your Smile's Harmony

Esthetic crown lengthening is a dental procedure designed to improve the appearance of your smile by reshaping the gum and bone tissue around your teeth. This procedure is often recommended when there is excess gum tissue covering the teeth, making them appear shorter than desired. Esthetic crown lengthening can create a more balanced and harmonious smile by revealing more of the natural tooth structure.
Before the esthetic crown lengthening procedure, your dentist will conduct a thorough evaluation of your teeth and gums. This includes assessing the amount of excess gum tissue present and determining the ideal amount of tooth exposure needed to achieve the desired esthetic result. X-rays or scans may also be taken to evaluate the bone level around the teeth.
Once the excess tissue is removed, the gum line is reshaped and contoured to create a natural and pleasing appearance. Careful attention is paid to ensure that the gum line follows the natural contours of the teeth and enhances the overall symmetry of your smile.

Esthetic crown lengthening can enhance the balance and proportion of your smile by revealing more of the natural tooth structure. This can create a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The procedure can also address asymmetrical gum lines, ensuring that the gums around each tooth are uniform and in harmony with one another.
Esthetic crown lengthening may be necessary before certain dental treatments, such as porcelain veneers or dental crowns. By exposing more of the tooth structure, it allows for proper placement and bonding of these restorations. Removing excess gum tissue can make it easier to maintain good oral hygiene. It reduces the likelihood of food and bacteria getting trapped along the gum line, decreasing the risk of gum disease.
At our practice, we utilize advanced techniques and technology to ensure precise and predictable results with esthetic crown lengthening. This includes the use of lasers for gum reshaping, which offers greater precision, minimal bleeding, and faster healing compared to traditional methods.
Esthetic crown lengthening is a safe and effective procedure that can have a significant impact on the appearance of your smile. If you are unhappy with the proportion of your teeth and gums or are considering restorative treatments, esthetic crown lengthening may be an excellent option to achieve the smile you desire. Schedule a consultation with our team to learn more about esthetic crown lengthening and how it can transform your smile.