770 Magnolia Avenue Ste 2E
Corona, California 92879
James S. Minutello, D.D.S., Tricia D. Bato, D.D.S., and Associates
Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery
Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery
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James S. Minutello, D.D.S., Tricia D. Bato, D.D.S., and Associates
Periodontics
Periodontics
Crown Lengthening
Why would I need crown lengthening?
Crown lengthening is usually performed to improve the health of the gum tissue, prepare the mouth for a procedure, or correct a “gummy smile”. A “gummy smile” is used to describe an instance where teeth are covered with excess gum tissue resulting in a less esthetically-pleasing smile. The procedure involves reshaping or recontouring the gum tissue and bone around the tooth in question to create a new gum-to–tooth relationship. Crown lengthening can be performed on a single tooth, many teeth, or the entire gum line. Crown lengthening is often required when your tooth needs a new crown or other restoration.
