Christine M. Ford, DDS Periodontics, Implants, and Esthetic Dental Surgery
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    • Root Plaining and Scaling
    • Dental Implants
    • Tissue Grafting
    • Esthetic Periodontal Surgery
    • Crown Lengthening
    • Osseous Surgery
    • Bone Regeneration and Grafting
    • Ozone Therapy
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    • Temporary Tooth Replacement options
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  • Home
  • Patient Information
    • Welcome to our office
    • Limit The Risk Of Transmitting Dental Disease
    • Gum Infections and Your Body
    • Periodontics Aids Overall Dental Health
    • Financial Policy
  • Services
    • Our Philosophy And Services
    • Root Plaining and Scaling
    • Dental Implants
    • Tissue Grafting
    • Esthetic Periodontal Surgery
    • Crown Lengthening
    • Osseous Surgery
    • Bone Regeneration and Grafting
    • Ozone Therapy
    • Oral Conscious Sedation
    • Temporary Tooth Replacement options
  • Meet Dr. Ford & Staff
  • Contact
  • Useful Links
  • Patient Testimonials
Christine M. Ford, DDS Periodontics, Implants, and Esthetic Dental Surgery

Functional Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure performed when there is inadequate tooth structure to support a new crown, a cosmetic dental procedure, or esthetic restoration.  Perhaps your tooth is decayed, broken below the gum line, or has insufficient tooth structure for a restoration, such as a crown or bridge.  The procedure recontours the gum tissues and surrounding bone to expose an adequate amount of healthy tooth so that it can be restored.  This procedure provides the necessary space between the supporting bone and restoration margin, preventing inflammation due to immune system rejection of foreign materials.  Functional crown lengthening maintains the health of supporting bone and prevents further periodontal inflammation. 

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