What is the expected recovery time for a crown lengthening? i have some teeth that are really worn down, and crown lengthening has been recommended as an option. it seems like a painful procedure though, and i'm wondering how long it might take for me to

You : You may experience 1-3 days of discomfort in the area. It should be controllable with the use of different anti-inflammatory and pain medications. After that you may continue to experience soreness in the area diminishing during the first few weeks. You probably won't miss anytime from your daily activities. Healing and maturation of the tissues in the area may take 2-3 months but you should not experience discomfort during this period.

You : You have pain for a few days that you should be able to control with over the counter pain medications like Ibuprofen and naproxen. You need to make sure that you can take these medications for medical reasons.

The : The recovery time of crown lengthening procedures are directly related to: the general blood condition of the patient such as prothrombin time. General oral health of the patient if periodontitis is present. If the patient is a smoker. And how much tooth structure was expose, meaning the amount of bone reduction exerted. This are the main factors influencing the healing time, and the waiting time is generally 2 to 3 weeks under good conditions.