Crown Lengthening in Long Island, NY
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What Is Crown Lengthening?
Sometimes, there isn’t enough visible tooth structure above the gum line to properly support a dental crown. When this happens, a procedure called crown lengthening can help by exposing more of the tooth beneath the gum line, making it possible to place the crown securely. As a skilled periodontist in Long Island, NY, Dr. David Scharf specializes in performing crown lengthening procedures.
When Is Crown Lengthening Necessary, And Is It Right For Me?
Dental crowns cap a damaged tooth and improve its appearance, integrity, and strength. To put a dental crown on a tooth, there must be enough of the tooth exposed, and the tooth must be strong enough to hold the dental crown. Sometimes, due to decay, there isn’t enough healthy tooth for a dental crown.
When there isn’t enough of your tooth visible above the gum line, a crown lengthening procedure becomes necessary. If you fit this criteria, a crown lengthening procedure is typically right for you. However, as for all patients, it must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure that you are a good fit for the procedure.
How Is Crown Lengthening Performed?
Crown lengthening is a routine surgical procedure that typically takes less than an hour for Dr. David Scharf to perform. To ensure your comfort, a local anesthetic or sedative will be administered before the procedure begins. Using specialized surgical tools, Dr. Scharf carefully reshapes the gum tissue and underlying bone around the affected tooth to expose more of its structure.
It’s important to understand that this procedure targets only the specific tooth needing treatment and the surrounding gum and bone—nearby teeth are not affected. Once the appropriate amount of tooth structure is revealed, the area is sutured and given time to heal. After a brief recovery period, you’ll return for a follow-up visit to ensure everything is healing well. If healing has progressed as expected, Dr. Scharf places your permanent crown at that time.
Schedule an Appointment
A crown lengthening procedure is sometimes necessary for both cosmetic and functional reasons. This procedure requires an expert periodontist, like Dr. David Scharf.
Call or send us a request to schedule an appointment. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Long Island Crown Lengthening
ADDRESS:
98 East Main Street
Babylon, NY 11702
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PHONE: (631) 661-6633
OFFICE HOURS:
- Monday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM