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Before placing a crown, your general dentist must first prepare your tooth. Often in the case where the tooth has been fractured or the decay is advanced, there is not enough remaining tooth structure above the gum line to accommodate a new crown. "Crown Lengthening" provides more tooth structure for the placement of your crown. This ensures a more stable crown with less risk for future decay or chronic irritation to the gum tissue.
Procedure: The periodontist administers a local anesthetic and gently recontours excess gum and bone tissue to expose more of your natural tooth.
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