Crown lengthening
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening (/kraʊn ˈlɛŋkθənɪŋ/) is a common dental procedure that involves the removal of gum tissue, bone, or both to expose more of a tooth's structure.
Etymology
The term "crown lengthening" is derived from the English words "crown," referring to the visible part of a tooth, and "lengthening," which means to make longer.
Procedure
Crown lengthening is performed by a periodontist or a general dentist. The procedure is often used to ensure that there is enough tooth structure for a dental restoration, such as a crown or bridge. It can also be used for aesthetic purposes, to correct a "gummy" smile where the gums cover too much of the teeth and are visible when the person smiles.
Related Terms
- Dental Restoration: The process of restoring damaged or decayed teeth back to their normal function and shape.
- Periodontist: A dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants.
- Crown (dentistry): A type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant.
- Bridge (dentistry): A fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth definitively to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crown lengthening
- Wikipedia's article - Crown lengthening
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