What is this dental procedure called?

I have to disagree with the Katie person who answered. I have been a dental assistant for 10 years, and have assisted on many crown lengthening procedures. It is not a major deal as she said. The fact that he didn't use a scalpel does not mean that he didn't do it. Many dentists, including the one I work for, use a laser to do this procedure since it decreases bleeding and makes a cleaner work environment. Crown lengthening is done to basically do exactly what it says: lenghten the crown of the tooth. It exposes more of the tooth structure so that there is more for a crown to fit onto. You shouldn't need sutures for this procedure. However, I always give patients who have this done an antibacterial mouth rinse to take home with them, and I have never heard of the idea of brushing the area till it bleeds, making it stronger. Hmmmmm. Don't know about that one.

There are two types of crown lengthening procedures: hard and soft tissue. Sounds like you had soft tissue. And yes, it is expensive. We only charge about $300, but every dentist has their own fees. I personally, as his assistant, would have told you the fee before it was done, not once you went to the front desk.

I can tell you that actual crown lengthening is a procedure usually performed by an oral surgeon or a periodontist (the dentists that deal specifically with issues of the bones in your mouth) and it's a serious procedure. It doesn't sound to me like the procedure you had was actually a crown lengthening, more like contouring of the gums. I suggest speaking with the dentist that performed the procedure...ask them to explain exactly what they did and ask why it was required. Basically, ask a lot of questions. This is your mouth, your body, and your money...you have a right to know. Also, if you're feeling uncomfortable or unsure about any of this, get a second opinion. Your insurance may not cover the visit with another doctor, but it's worth it if you're concerned about your health.

As a side note, crown lengthening usually involves not only reshaping the gums, but generally requires some work to the supporting bone structure, most often a bone graft of some kind. It's a serious procedure and I guarantee they would have used a scalpel and at least one or two stitches.

it is not that the dental carry (aka hollow area) is in basic terms too super, it is that the dentist is lazy. maximum teeth might properly be saved with the help of potential of root canal, it is in basic terms this dentist in all threat feels that that enamel wasn't brushed properly and a root canal would be valueless. What he's doing would be called removing a enamel then implant. Or, he could do a bridge, the place a pretend enamel could be linked on your first and 0.33 molar, if the 0.33 molar is there.

This was probably done with a laser which leaves a much cleaner finish with a quicker healing time than the older method of surgery and no stitches would have been required. Cleaning with a very soft toothbrush is essential otherwise you risk infection.

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Great Scott..and Wow. $500!!! Some dentists are schemers and will charge anything to better their profession. I'm not sure you can trust that one any more.

THIS IS DONE WITH LASER, NO NEED FOR SUTURES, AND VERY LITTLE BLEEDING AND PAIN..IDEAL WAY TO GO!!