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Periodontal Surgical Arts
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We at Periodontal Surgical Arts, believe in the overall welfare of our patients but also advocate doing our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Following the mandate from Governor Abbott and the Texas Board of Dental Examiners, we are following distancing guidelines. This includes minimizing the number of patients and team members in the practice at one time. Also, patients are being treated one at a time on a personalized basis. We do require that patients wear face masks and screen themselves prior to visiting. Thank you for your understanding.

Crown Lengthening
Austin, TX
Crown lengthening (or crown exposure) is required when your tooth needs a new crown or other restoration. The edge of that restoration is deep below the gum tissue and not accessible. It is also usually too close to the bone or below the bone.

Before the treatment teeth looked square in shape, not esthetically pleasingBEFORE: Teeth are square-shaped.

After the treatment, gums are lifted to the normal teeth length to make it look esthetically pleasingAFTER: Gums are lifted to the normal length of the teeth.

The procedure involves adjusting the levels of the gum tissue and bone around the tooth in question, to create a new gum-to-tooth relationship. This allows us to reach the edge of the restoration, ensuring a proper fit to the tooth. It should also provide enough tooth structure so the new restoration will not come loose in the future. This allows you to clean the edge of the restoration when you brush and floss to prevent decay and gum disease. The procedure takes approximately one hour.

When the procedure is completed, sutures and a protective "bandage" are placed to help secure the new gum-to-tooth relationship. You will need to be seen in one or two weeks to remove the sutures and evaluate your healing.

For more information and images, please see our Case Gallery on Crown Lengthening.
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Dr. David Yu, DDS, MS | Dr. Nicole Litizzette, DDS, MS | Dr. Joelle McRee, DDS, MS



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3423 Bee Caves Rd Suite C-101 Austin, TX 78746-6671
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