Authors :
Dr. JAYALAKSHMI PA; Dr. SWATHI AMIN
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 5 - May
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3IIfn9N
Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6824970
Abstract :
Crown lengthening (CL) is a surgical
treatment that allows the clinician to rebuild the tooth by
extending the supragingival tooth structure. Surgical
crown lengthening can make it easier to restore worn
teeth. It improves the look and makes dental preparation
easier. The amount of height that can be gained by
surgery may be limited by anatomical factors. Lasers are
the greatest option for crown lengthening because they
offer precision, faster wound healing, less discomfort,
and superior aesthetics. To attain satisfactory results,
cases suggested for crown lengthening in the aesthetic
zone require unique considerations. The employment of
appropriate diagnostic methods, surgical and
restorative criteria, and lasers increases the procedure's
certainity and achievement. This review article will go
through different aspects of crown lengthening, surgical
crown lengthening methods, indications and
contraindications, role of orthodontics in crown
lengthening as a multidisciplinary approach, and
prosthesis placement of margings for prosthetic cases.
The functional and aesthetic requirements of laser aided
crown lengthening, as well as surgical vs laser assisted
crown lengthening methods, are discussed in this article.
Keywords :
Crown lengthening, Biological width , Laser assisted-crown lengthening , Laser vs surgery.
Crown lengthening (CL) is a surgical
treatment that allows the clinician to rebuild the tooth by
extending the supragingival tooth structure. Surgical
crown lengthening can make it easier to restore worn
teeth. It improves the look and makes dental preparation
easier. The amount of height that can be gained by
surgery may be limited by anatomical factors. Lasers are
the greatest option for crown lengthening because they
offer precision, faster wound healing, less discomfort,
and superior aesthetics. To attain satisfactory results,
cases suggested for crown lengthening in the aesthetic
zone require unique considerations. The employment of
appropriate diagnostic methods, surgical and
restorative criteria, and lasers increases the procedure's
certainity and achievement. This review article will go
through different aspects of crown lengthening, surgical
crown lengthening methods, indications and
contraindications, role of orthodontics in crown
lengthening as a multidisciplinary approach, and
prosthesis placement of margings for prosthetic cases.
The functional and aesthetic requirements of laser aided
crown lengthening, as well as surgical vs laser assisted
crown lengthening methods, are discussed in this article.
Keywords :
Crown lengthening, Biological width , Laser assisted-crown lengthening , Laser vs surgery.
