Crown Lengthening Surgery: An Overview. Issue 4 (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kalsi, Harpoonam Jeet; Bomfim, Deborah I.; Hussain, Zahra; Rodriguez, Jose M.; Darbar, Ulpee
• Is Part Of: Primary dental journal. Volume 8:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 53
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Crown lengthening surgery -- gingival enlargement -- altered passive eruption -- drug-influenced gingival enlargement -- hereditary gingival fibromatosis; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1308/205016820828463870
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-1684

Abstract

The term 'crown lengthening surgery' refers to a variety of techniques which aim to expose a greater amount of tooth structure around a tooth or group of teeth. The decision to treat and which technique to use will depend upon: the underlying aetiology; a thorough history and examination; results of any supporting investigations and a clear understanding of the intended outcome of treatment. This paper aims to provide an overview of crown lengthening surgery and is illustrated with clinical cases.