— THE PROCEDURE
Cosmetic and functional — in the same step.
Crown lengthening reshapes the gum and, when needed, the underlying bone to expose more of the tooth. Cosmetically, it fixes a smile where the gums dominate. Functionally, it gives a future crown enough tooth structure to grip onto.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia, usually in 30–60 minutes per area. We use precise instruments — sometimes a diode laser — to contour gum tissue with very little bleeding and minimal discomfort.
- Cosmetic — corrects gummy smile
- Functional — exposes tooth for stable crowning
- Done under local anesthesia
- Laser-assisted option available