Crown Lengthening

A crown is a custom-made restoration to renew a badly decayed or structurally unsound tooth. But before a crown can be placed, adequate tooth structure must be available beyond the gum line for proper fit, function, and appearance of custom restorations. That’s where crown lengthening comes in.

What is crown lengthening?
A crown lengthening procedure creates more tooth structure above the gum line, thus providing your restorative dentist with adequate tooth length to accept a crown. The results are a more stable crown and less gum irritation. If your tooth has broken off near the gum line, or if you have a current filling or crown with extensive decay underneath, crown lengthening can provide the solid foundation needed to renew your tooth. Alternatively, aesthetic gum recontouring can improve your smile's appearance.

Your crown lengthening procedure
The process involves gently and precisely removing excess gum tissue to reveal tooth structure. Dr. Grossman will perform your procedure at our Acton or Newton Centre, MA office, and our team will carefully see to your needs before, during and after your crown lengthening procedure. After treatment, you will be ready to return to your general dentist for follow-up care and crown placement.

Call our Acton and Newton Centre, MA offices today to reserve your personal periodontal evaluation. As a periodontist, Dr. Stephen Grossman serves patients with specialized treatments, including periodontal therapy, implant dentistry, gum grafting, soft tissue management and bone regeneration procedures that are backed by extensive education and experience. Dr. Grossman and our team serve patients from Waltham, Lexington, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, Wellesley, Sudbury, Concord, Westford, and beyond from our Acton and Newton Centre practice locations. We look forward to meeting you and providing the same standard of care to address your periodontal needs.