Perfecting Your Smile: Achieve a Balanced Gum Line with Crown Lengthening!
Gummy Smiles Aren’t as Sweet as Gummy Bears:Explore Solutions with Crown Lengthening
Receding Gums? Restore Your Smile with Dental Implants!
We can enhance your smile by providing permanent tooth roots coverage through a procedure called Soft Tissue Grafts. This standard method treats receding gums by re-establishing your gum line, preventing further degradation, and enhancing your smile. Soft-Tissue Grafting is a minor dental surgical procedure that uses your soft tissue or a commercially available option. Success rates are higher when performed by an experienced periodontist. Dr. Pradeep Adatrow, with over 17 years of expertise in gum treatments, is the best expert for handling Soft Tissue Grafts.
4E’s : Benefits of soft tissue grafting
for receding gums
- Enhanced Comfort: Covers exposed root conditions and receding gums, reducing pain and discomfort, while improving gum health.
- Enhanced Beauty: Addresses periodontal disease gum recession, making the smile more symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing.
- Enhanced Confidence: A better smile and improved gum health significantly boost confidence.
- Enhanced Gum Protection: Combats periodontal damage, prevents tissue and bone deterioration, and reduces further exposed roots when used with deep cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions on Esthetic
Crown Lengthening
What is a Gummy Smile?
A gummy smile, or excessive gingival show, is when the gums appear prominently, making the teeth look smaller. This can be due to disproportionate gums, teeth, or jaws, or a hypermobile upper lip. Gummy smiles are often caused by genetics but can also result from certain medications.
What is the Difference Between Gum Contouring and Esthetic Crown Lengthening?
There is no difference; gum contouring and esthetic crown lengthening are the same procedure.
Causes of a Gummy Smile
- Genetics
- Physiology
- Medications
- Poor oral hygiene
- Orthodontic braces
- Upper lip muscle hyperactivity
- Irregular eruption of permanent teeth
- Upper jawbone growth
What is Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening adjusts the gum and bone levels to reveal more of the tooth for treatment or restoration. Excess gum and bone tissue are reshaped to expose more natural teeth.
What Are the Types of Dental Crown Lengthening?
- Esthetic Crown Lengthening: Corrects a gummy smile by uncovering more of the tooth.
- Functional Crown Lengthening: Used to expose more tooth structure for support in cases like broken teeth or reconstructive needs.
How Can My Gummy Smile Be Corrected?
Transform your gummy smile with one of these procedures:
- Gingivectomy
- Crown lengthening
- Orthognathic surgery
- Lip repositioning
- Botox
What Measures Will Be Taken Before the Gum Reshaping Procedure?
Before crown lengthening, our dental team will review your medical history, take X-rays (radiographs), and consider any medications you are taking. An impression may also be recorded for a temporary crown.
What is Gingival (Gum) Contouring?
Gum contouring or gum reshaping is a cosmetic procedure that alters the shape of your gums. This procedure, also known as gingivectomy, involves removing excess gum tissue to address a gummy smile or restore receded gum tissue.
How is Gum Contouring Performed?
During the crown lengthening procedure, Dr. Adatrow removes gum tissue to reveal the roots and bones, adjusting the bone level. The area is cleaned with saltwater and sutured, often with a bandage for protection. The procedure is done under local anesthesia.
What is a Gingivectomy?
Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty involves removing excess gum tissue to eliminate periodontal pockets or improve visibility of teeth. This technique, also referred to as esthetic crown lengthening, is used when thick tissue makes tooth movement challenging with braces.
Do Medicines Cause Gummy Smiles?
Certain prescription medicines can lead to gingival enlargements, resulting in a gummy smile. These include heart disease drugs, anti-epilepsy medicines, and immunosuppressants.
What is Gum?
Gum, or gingiva, is the pink-colored soft tissue surrounding your teeth, helping to hold them in place.
How Does Botox Treat Gummy Smiles?
Botox is a non-invasive option that temporarily paralyzes the elevator muscles, reducing the upper lip’s rise. It’s a shorter-term solution, lasting about three to four months, and can be used to assess potential outcomes of other treatments.
How are Genetics Related to Gummy Smiles?
Genetics play a crucial role in causing a gummy smile, which may involve a combination of large jaws and small teeth. In rare cases, it can be caused by hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF), leading to extreme gingival enlargement.
Can Gum Reshaping Be Performed with a Laser?
Yes, gum contouring can be done with a laser, offering a minimally invasive solution with less irritation, swelling, and bleeding compared to traditional methods.
Why Was I Recommended Gum Contouring?
If you have an excessive show of gums while smiling, Dr. Adatrow may recommend gum contouring to address this condition, known as prolonged gingival exposure.
Is Gum Contouring Long-Lasting?
Yes, gum contouring is long-lasting, as Dr. Adatrow reshapes the bone just below the gums, ensuring they remain in the treated position.
Can I Undergo Sedation for Crown Lengthening Treatment?
Yes, if you’re anxious about the procedure, sedation might be a good option. Discuss your concerns with Dr. Adatrow during your initial visit.
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