Crown Lengthening Pain Healing and Risks

Crown lengthening is a common surgical procedure that is performed by a periodontist to contour gum tissue and bone structure with the goal of revealing more tooth surface.

Crown Lengthening Procedure

Crown lengthening is an outpatient procedure performed using a local anesthetic, some patients may receive a mild sedative as well. Treatment can typically be completed within an hour, depending on the number of teeth that need to be treated and the amount of bone and gum tissue being removed.

Your dentist may have placed a temporary crown which your periodontist will remove before the procedure and replace afterward. After administering the anesthetic, your doctor will cut the gum tissue in order to access the underlying bone and remove what is necessary.

In some cases, only the tissue needs to be contoured.

As your anesthesia begins to wear off, you will likely feel some degree of pain but your doctor will prescribe pain medication to help you manage your discomfort while you heal.

Risks with Crown Lengthening

As with any surgery, crown lengthening does, with a risk of infection. Your doctor will provide pain medications and antibiotics as well as postoperative care instructions to help you heal properly and prevent infection.

It is completely normal to experience a minor amount of bleeding at the surgical site as well as sensitivity to temperatures, all of which will subside within a couple of days.

Healing After Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is a very common procedure performed to correct the gummy smile or to prepare a tooth for restorative treatment. It is important to follow your doctor‘s instructions closely so that your surgery site heals properly and you do not develop an infection.

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