Esthetic Crown Lengthening
Periodontal procedures are
available to lay the groundwork
for restorative and cosmetic
dentistry to improve the esthetics
of your gum line.
You may have asked Drs. Hakimi/Ahmad about procedures to improve a "gummy" smile because your teeth appear short. Your teeth may actually be the proper length, but they are covered with too much gum tissue. To correct this, Drs. Hakimi/Ahmad will perform crown lengthening.
During this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue are reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. This can be done to one tooth to even your gum line, or several teeth to expose a natural, broad smile.
Drs. Hakimi/Ahmad may also recommend crown lengthening to make a restorative or cosmetic dental procedure possible. Perhaps your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line, or has insufficient tooth structure for a restoration, such as a crown or bridge. Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone level to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored.
What are the benefits of this procedure?
Whether you have crown lengthening to improve function or esthetics, patients often receive the benefits of both. A beautiful new smile and improved periodontal health are your keys to smiling, eating and speaking with comfort and confidence.
Dr. Nicky M Hakimi DDS, Periodontist - Providing services in Cosmetic Dentistry, Gum Disease Treatment and Periodontal Treatment to the areas of Roseville and Sacramento, California.
1420 E. Roseville Pkwy, Suite 230 Roseville, CA 95661
Ph. 916.788.1114, Fx. 916.788.1353
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