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What is a crown lengthening procedure?

April 26, 2017crown lengthening procedure

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What is a crown lengthening procedure?

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If a tooth has fractured at or below the gumline, a minor gum surgery, or crown lengthening procedure, can be performed. This procedure removes some of the gum tissue and bone surrounding the fractured tooth, so as to actually lengthen the tooth. After a healing period, the restorative dentist will have enough room to fabricate a crown, or cap, for the tooth.