When a tooth is severely damaged or decayed, treatment is crucial for avoiding the loss of the tooth and further oral health complications. But to place a crown we may need to make room for the restoration. Our Dallas, TX, periodontal practice can prepare your tooth and restore it with a crown lengthening procedure.
When a Tooth Needs Repair
These cover the visible portion of your tooth, capping it to address an array of cosmetic and restorative concerns. For example, we could place one to repair broken or fractured teeth, or to address worn down tooth structures or advanced decay. We could place one to complete a root canal when a tooth is infected, or to even address misshapen teeth and improve overall bite balance. But! The restoration needs a certain amount of remaining tooth structure to attach it to, and if the issue leaves the tooth structure even with the gum line this could be a problem. But fortunately, it’s a problem we can address.
Preparing the Smile with a Lengthening Procedure
In some cases, severe damage or decay has left very little of the visible portion of your tooth behind. This is a problem for restoring a tooth, as there simply isn’t enough available structure to support a new restoration. So, our team will conduct a crown lengthening to provide this structure and move forward with the placement of your custom and lifelike dental crown. Our team will gently recontour the gum tissue around the tooth in question, so there is now enough tooth structure to support it. The lengthening procedure also prevents any damage or injury to the gums and surrounding tissues. The procedure could also allow us to treat forces or decay that is beneath the gum line and otherwise inaccessible. The procedure exposes these portions so we can conduct treatments to prevent tooth decay or function, and preserve your tooth.
Placing Your Custom Restoration
When the tooth structure is exposed, we can restore it and take detailed images, which enable us to design your new crown in a lab setting. When ready, we will attach it to the tooth with a powerful bonding agent, so it can last for years to come. We also take steps to ensure a lifelike appearance, using materials like porcelain, that can handle daily bite forces and also blend with the restore of your smiles seamlessly.
If you have any questions about crown lengthening, or about how we attach a new restoration, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk To BC Perio About Our Restorative Procedure
For more information on improving the health, function, and even the beauty of your smile, call our Dallas, TX periodontal treatment office at 214-443-0876.