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Crown lengthening revisited
E S Rosenberg1, S C Cho, D A Garber
1Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|January 29, 2000
Summary
Crown lengthening and forced eruption are predictable procedures for restoring damaged teeth. These techniques re-establish the dentogingival junction for better tooth restoration and function.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Periodontology
- Restorative Dentistry
Background:
- Crown-lengthening procedures have been utilized for 37 years to restore teeth compromised by caries, trauma, or wear.
- These procedures involve repositioning the dentogingival junction apically on the root surface.
- Forced eruption offers an alternative or adjunct to traditional tooth lengthening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the indications for tooth lengthening, forced eruption, and orthodontic extrusion.
- To discuss the comprehensive treatment planning involved in these restorative dental procedures.
Main Methods:
- Review of established dental literature and clinical practices.
- Discussion of surgical and orthodontic techniques for crown lengthening and forced eruption.
- Analysis of treatment planning considerations for various clinical scenarios.
Main Results:
- Crown lengthening predictably restores teeth by creating a new dentogingival junction.
- Forced eruption can be employed as a complementary or alternative method for tooth lengthening.
- Successful outcomes depend on meticulous treatment planning and execution.
Conclusions:
- Crown lengthening and forced eruption are valuable, predictable techniques in restorative dentistry.
- Understanding the indications and treatment planning is crucial for successful tooth restoration.
- These procedures effectively manage teeth with significant coronal destruction.