Crown Lengthening in Kingsway, Burnaby BC

Crown lengthening (or crown exposure) is required when your tooth needs a new crown or other restoration or when the edge of a restoration or decay is deep below the gum tissue and not accessible. It is also usually too close to the bone or below the bone.

The procedure involves adjusting the levels of the gum tissue and bone around the tooth in question, to create a new gum-to-tooth relationship. This allows us to reach the edge of the restoration for repair or cleansing. It will also provide enough tooth structure so a new restoration will have adequate support and retention. This repositioning will also allow you to clean the edge of the restoration when you brush and floss to prevent decay and gum disease. The procedure takes approximately one hour.

When the procedure is completed, sutures and a protective “bandage” are placed to help secure the new gum-to-tooth relationship. You will need to be seen in one or two weeks to remove the sutures and evaluate your healing.