2009
DOI: 10.12968/denu.2009.36.3.181
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Principles of Crown Lengthening Surgery

Abstract: Knowledge of crown lengthening techniques, and where these might be prescribed, may be a useful addition to practitioners' treatment planning options, or to decide when referral may be more appropriate.

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“…His decision regarding the procedure should be based on the indications and contraindication of the case, following comprehensive examination and planning. 4,6,9 The surgical technique used in this case was crown lengthening via apically displaced flap with removal of osseous tissue. The aim was to reduce the extent of gingival display and maximize the clinical crown height of the upper anterior teeth.…”
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“…His decision regarding the procedure should be based on the indications and contraindication of the case, following comprehensive examination and planning. 4,6,9 The surgical technique used in this case was crown lengthening via apically displaced flap with removal of osseous tissue. The aim was to reduce the extent of gingival display and maximize the clinical crown height of the upper anterior teeth.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…4,5 Contraindications for crown lengthening include smoking, thin periodontal biotype, inadequate band of the keratinized gingiva, periodontal disease with the loss of bone support, and presence and extent of caries. 6 During treatment planning, multiple factors such as the smile line, crown-to-root ratio, position of the cementoenamel junction, width and thickness of the keratinized tissue, and health of the periodontium must be considered. 7 The most common surgical approaches for crown lengthening include gingivectomy, apically Al-Doseri et al, J Bahrain Med Soc.…”
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“…If there are less than 2 mm from restoration's margin to marginal bone clinical crown lengthening possibility should be considered in dental treatment plan (7,8). The choice depends on relationship of crown-root-alveolar bone and esthetical expectations (9). The clinical tooth crown could be lengthened surgically or combining methods of orthodontic eruption and surgery.…”
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