Crown lengthening of anterior teeth is beneficial for the aesthetics of the anterior teeth and the stability of the crown restoration etc. The disadvantage is prone to gingival recession, changing the crown-root ratio of the tooth.
1. Advantages of crown lengthening: For anterior teeth with short clinical crowns, affecting the overall aesthetics of the anterior teeth, crown lengthening can be carried out by changing the position of the gums attached to change the degree of clinical crowns, so as to make them harmonize with the surrounding teeth and be more aesthetically pleasing. In addition, when the tooth is restored with a crown, crown lengthening is performed on the root of the tooth, which is more conducive to the retention of the crown.
2. Disadvantages of crown lengthening: crown lengthening of anterior teeth, remove part of the alveolar bone, prone to gingival recession, resulting in anterior gaps increase, increasing the chances of periodontal disease. It also changes the crown-root ratio of the tooth, with the possibility of tooth loosening.
Crown lengthening of anterior teeth requires a medical checkup and a plan suitable for you under the guidance of a doctor to avoid adverse consequences.