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Is crown lengthening without crown or veneer possible?

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Yes: Crown lengthening without crown or veneer is done by either removing some gum tissue or removing some bone and repositioning the gum tissue to establish a new gumline making the teeth look longer.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ahmad Eslami answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Crown lengthening: Crown lengthening is the treatment of choice for "gummy smile". In many of these instances crown lengthening is the only treatment required.

Answered 12/8/2012

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Yes: Crown lengthening is most often done to expose more of the tooth for a crown or veneer. However, it can be done to reveal more of your natural tooth to treat a gummy smile, or a tooth which appears too short. Also, to gain access for your daily maintenance, especially if there is a periodontal problem.

Answered 5/8/2019

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Dr. Lance Timmerman answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

POSSIBLE : There are two kinds, osseous (bone) or soft tissue (gums). It is common to do the procedure (either) without the need to crown or veneer. However, sometimes a crown or veneer is needed afterwards.

Answered 5/23/2019

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Of course: Correction of gummy smile. This crown lengthening procedure is designed to expose more tooth structure prior to cosmetic dentistry or to improve the esthetics of your gum line without crown or veneer.

Answered 5/8/2019

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Crown lengthening: 3 reasons 1) to reduce a gummy smile, 2) to expose more of the tooth's root to facilitate restoration, or 3) to even the gum levels with adjacent teeth. 3 techniques 1) Reshape gums 2) reshape gums and bone 3) for orthodontically reposition the tooth root. Discuss options with your treating Dentist, a Periodontist, an Oral Surgeon, or an Orthodontist.

Answered 5/9/2019

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