Crown Lengthening: How It Works, Explained Simply
Sometimes a tooth needs more of its surface exposed above the gum. A short or deeply broken tooth may not show enough structure to restore. A fact-checked 3D patient-education video — educational only, not medical advice.
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Sometimes a tooth needs more of its surface exposed above the gum. A short or deeply broken tooth may not show enough structure to restore. The dentist gently reshapes the gum, and sometimes a little bone. This exposes more of the natural tooth above the gumline. The gum heals into its new, slightly lower position. Now there is enough tooth to hold a filling or a crown. The result is a tooth ready to be restored. This video is for general education only. It is not medical or dental advice. Ask your dentist what's right for you.
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