Description
When is the procedure performed?
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When a tooth is fractured at or below the gum line
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Before placing a prosthetic crown or bridge
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For teeth with deep-seated cavities (subgingival decay)
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For aesthetic purposes – e.g., in cases of a so-called “gummy smile“, which is a smile with excessively visible gums
What does the procedure involve?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, making it completely painless. The dental surgeon gently reshapes the gum line and – if necessary – removes a small amount of bone around the tooth to expose a larger portion of the tooth crown. The entire process usually takes 30 to 60 minutes and does not require hospitalization.
What does the patient gain?
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The possibility of permanently and aesthetically placing a crown or restoring a tooth
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Improved access to tooth tissues – greater treatment effectiveness
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Improved tooth proportions and smile aesthetics
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A fully safe, quick procedure performed under anesthesia
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Option to pay in 0% installments at Stomo Clinic
Crown Lengthening and Aesthetics
The procedure can also be used for patients who wish to even out their gum line or optically lengthen short front teeth. This is a minor but very effective surgical correction, particularly valued in so-called aesthetic dentistry.
