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Published in: Current Oral Health Reports 3/2019

01-09-2019 | Laser | Clinical Periodontics (Y Stathopoulou, Section Editor)

Crown Lengthening Procedures for Functional and Esthetic Purposes

Authors: Pinelopi Xenoudi, Anastasios Karydis

Published in: Current Oral Health Reports | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The crown lengthening (CL) procedure is one of the most common procedures in daily dental practice. The purpose of this review is to examine the newer techniques along with parameters that need to be considered in the decision-making process for optimal functional and esthetic results.

Recent Findings

The parameters that need to be considered during the decision-making process for CL include the patient’s restorative needs and esthetic expectations, supracrestal attachment, level of bone, and gingival phenotype. While gingivectomy with or without osseous resection is the traditional approach, more recently less invasive procedures have been used including dental lasers, orthodontic extrusion, and lip repositioning.

Summary

Correct evaluation of the patient’s anatomical factors, restorative and esthetic needs should lead to the utilization of the most appropriate procedure. Adequate time for healing should be allowed prior to the final restoration for the most stable and predictable long-term result.
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Metadata
Title
Crown Lengthening Procedures for Functional and Esthetic Purposes
Authors
Pinelopi Xenoudi
Anastasios Karydis
Publication date
01-09-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Keyword
Laser
Published in
Current Oral Health Reports / Issue 3/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2196-3002
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-019-00229-2

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