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Sometimes decay or the edge of a dental restoration will extend beyond the gumline and encroach on the gums and bone around a tooth. This situation makes it very difficult, if not impossible, for your dentist to properly restore the tooth without creating a significant problem for the delicate periodontal structures surrounding the tooth. Often a clinical crown lengthening procedure can be performed to help with this problem.
<p>The purpose of this procedure is to expose more tooth structure so that your dentist may restore the tooth with a healthy restoration rather than extracting the tooth. This procedure is usually performed in the office using a local anesthetic to make the area numb. This will usually require a prescription for an analgesic stronger than aspirin for 8 to 24 hours. There will also be special instructions which we will review with you about care of the area following this surgery.<br>
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