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Crown lengthening at Sway Dental & Facial Esthetics is a precision-driven procedure that exposes more of a tooth’s natural structure by reshaping the gum and, when needed, the underlying bone. This creates the necessary space for a healthy, lasting restoration—usually veneers or a crown. You may need crown lengthening prior to restoration for several reasons:
A cavity or fracture extends below the gumline, making it difficult to properly seal a crown.
There isn’t enough visible tooth structure to securely hold a crown in place.
Your teeth are too short to accommodate veneers, often due to excess gum coverage.
You need to ensure that crowns or veneers won’t impinge on the bone or gum attachment, or biologic width, which could lead to chronic inflammation and eventual restoration failure.
By uncovering stable, healthy tooth structure, this procedure helps set the stage for restorations that look good and last!
At Sway Dental, every crown lengthening procedure is digitally co-planned with your restorative dentist and lab. Dr. Kang uses precise imaging and modeling to ensure that the surgical outcome aligns with the final restoration so that everything fits and functions as it should. The procedure typically includes:
The result is a clean and extremely precise foundation for your crown or veneers.
Crown lengthening at Sway is one part of a bigger plan: to make sure your crown, veneer, or filling has the best possible foundation. Your goals may be functional or cosmetic; our goal is to make sure your restoration, whatever its purpose, has a long, healthy life. We work closely with your referring dentist, use advanced tools for precision and healing, and take care to preserve the health of your gum and bone tissue at every step. If your dentist has recommended crown lengthening, schedule a consultation with Sway today to learn how we can help complete your treatment plan.
