Esthetic Crown Lengthening
Dr. Upasna Janu specializes in esthetic crown lengthening procedures. If you’re looking to enhance the beauty and symmetry of your smile, esthetic crown lengthening could be the ideal solution for you.
What is Esthetic Crown Lengthening?
Esthetic crown lengthening is a cosmetic dental procedure designed to improve the appearance of your smile by exposing more of your natural tooth structure. It involves reshaping the gum and bone tissue around the teeth to create a more proportionate and aesthetically pleasing smile.
Who May Benefit from Esthetic Crown Lengthening?
Esthetic crown lengthening is recommended for individuals who are dissatisfied with their “gummy” smile or have uneven gum lines. Common situations that may benefit from this procedure include:
- Excessive Gingival Display: Some individuals have a higher proportion of gum tissue visible when they smile, which can make their teeth appear shorter. Esthetic crown lengthening can remove the excess gum tissue, revealing more of the tooth structure and creating a balanced smile.
- Uneven Gum Line: If your gum line is uneven, with some teeth appearing longer or shorter than others, esthetic crown lengthening can help harmonize the appearance by reshaping the gum tissue and creating a more uniform gum line.
- Dental Restoration: When a tooth is fractured or decayed below the gum line, crown lengthening may be necessary to expose enough tooth structure for successful restoration, such as a dental crown or bridge.
Esthetic vs. Functional Crown Lengthening
While esthetic crown lengthening primarily focuses on improving the appearance of the smile, functional crown lengthening serves a different purpose. Functional crown lengthening is performed when there is not enough tooth structure exposed above the gum line to support necessary dental procedures, such as placing a crown or filling.
Functional crown lengthening aims to create a healthier foundation for dental restorations by reducing the gum and bone tissue, providing ample space for the restoration to be placed. This procedure is typically performed when there is extensive tooth decay, a fractured tooth, or insufficient tooth structure due to deep tooth decay or trauma.
At Jay Platt, DDS Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, Dr. Upasna Janu combines her expertise and artistic approach to esthetic crown lengthening procedures to help patients achieve the smiles they have always desired. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and discover how esthetic crown lengthening can transform your smile and boost your self-confidence.