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Surgical crown lengthening for function and esthetics

E P Allen1

  • 1Department of Periodontics, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.

Dental Clinics of North America
|April 1, 1993
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Clinical crown lengthening provides essential tooth length for restorations and improves smile aesthetics. This versatile procedure, ranging from simple tissue removal to complex surgical interventions, ensures functional and esthetic dental outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Restorative Dentistry

Background:

  • Clinical crown lengthening is a valuable dental procedure.
  • It ensures adequate tooth length for restorations.
  • It is crucial for both function and aesthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles and applications of clinical crown lengthening.
  • To highlight its role in restorative and esthetic dentistry.
  • To emphasize comprehensive treatment planning.

Main Methods:

  • The article discusses various techniques for crown lengthening.
  • It covers procedures from simple soft tissue removal to complex flap and osseous surgery.
  • It includes considerations for endodontic and orthodontic treatments.

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Main Results:

  • Successful crown lengthening provides adequate tooth structure for restorations.
  • It enhances the esthetics of the maxillary anterior teeth.
  • The procedure can be adapted to various clinical complexities.

Conclusions:

  • Careful evaluation, case selection, and treatment planning are critical for successful outcomes.
  • Crown lengthening integrates endodontic, orthodontic, periodontic, and restorative principles.
  • This procedure meets functional and esthetic demands in modern dental practice.