Crown Lengthening
Exposing more of the tooth
Crown lengthening reshapes the gum, and where necessary the bone beneath it, to expose more of a tooth — either so it can be restored, or to even out a gummy smile.
About the treatment
Two quite different reasons
The restorative reason: when a tooth has broken or decayed close to the gum line, there is not enough sound structure above the gum for a crown to grip. Crown lengthening exposes more of it so the restoration has something to hold onto and a proper seal can be achieved.
The aesthetic reason: where a lot of gum shows when smiling, or the gum line runs unevenly across the front teeth, reshaping it can give more balanced proportions. Both are planned carefully — the biological width beneath the gum has to be respected in either case.
- Creates sound tooth structure for a crown to grip
- Evens an uneven or low gum line where that is the concern
- Planned around the tissue attachment, not just the visible gum
- Healing period allowed before the final restoration
Why Aurum Dental Clinic
Crown lengthening, done properly
Specialist expertise, an unhurried approach, and a plan you understand before anything begins.
Specialist-led
Planned and carried out by M.D.S-qualified clinicians, not referred out mid-course.
Precise technique
Careful diagnosis and unhurried, meticulous work at every stage.
Clear plans
What we found, what we recommend and what it costs — explained before we begin.
Genuinely gentle
A calm, patient approach for anxious and first-time patients alike.
Questions & answers
Everything you need to know
Still unsure about crown lengthening? Our team is always happy to talk it through and answer anything that is on your mind.
A crown needs sound tooth above the gum to grip and seal against. Without it the restoration fails, and the tissue is irritated by a margin sitting too deep.
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