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The coronary lengthening technique is performed at the David Cardona Dental Clinic under local anesthesia, and is an outpatient procedure. The periodontist will make an incision in the gum to expose the root of the tooth and the bone around it. The excess bone will then be removed with specific surgical instruments and the gum will be reshaped to achieve a more esthetic contour.
After surgery, it is important to follow the postoperative care instructions given by the dentist, such as rinsing with specific mouthwashes, avoiding hard or hot foods, and maintaining good oral hygiene. It is important to note that coronary lengthening is a safe and effective technique, but as with any surgical procedure, there may be some risks and complications. It is therefore important that the treatment is performed by an experienced and properly trained specialist.
In which patients is coronary lengthening indicated?
It is indicated in patients who have:
- Correct malocclusion problems by adjusting the length of the teeth and improving the balance between the dental arches.
- Dental wear, since it allows reconstructing the lost dental structure and improving masticatory function.
- Gingival smile.
- Resorbed pieces in the root zone
- Teeth in need of more quantity for rebuilding
- Decayed teeth with gingiva below the gumline
In summary, crown lengthening is a cosmetic dental surgery technique that improves the esthetics and function of teeth, either for esthetic purposes or for the restoration of damaged teeth. It is important that it is performed by an experienced and properly trained periodontist to ensure an optimal result.
Protocol for coronary lengthening
Crown lengthening is a simple cosmetic surgery technique performed to recontour the bone around the teeth and reshape the gum contour, exposing more tooth surface.
It is important to have a good oral hygiene and to eliminate bacterial plaque before treatment.
Coronary lengthening is indicated to reconstruct damaged teeth, for esthetic purposes such as solving a gummy smile, to have more teeth, in decayed teeth or with apical perforations.
The procedure is performed in the office under local anesthesia, consists of making cuts in the tissue to detach the gum from the tooth and remove part of the bone and gum, cleaning the tooth structure and suturing.
Postoperative care for coronary lengthening
Medication to avoid post-surgical pain
Apply ice to
reduce inflammation
Soft diet is recommended
Good oral hygiene and special care
in the treated area.
Curing process of
approximately 3 months
