Crown Lengthening Manhattan

Periodontist Neal Lehrman, DDS, MS Offers Crown Lengthening in New York

What is gummy smile correction?

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.

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.

Laser Periodontal Associates of New York

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Very friendly and professional environment. You are made to feel comfortable and are well informed about what is going on and what is expected to happen. Would definitely recommend to friends and family!

- Carlos G.

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I love Dr. Lehrman! He is kind and really takes the time to explain and make you feel comfortable. He answered all of my questions and was very concerned that I felt comfortable. He has golden hands and I didn't feel any pain during or after the procedure. I recommend Dr. Lehrman to everybody because…

- Beth C.

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As stated I was extremely pleased with Dr. Lehrman. He made me feel that I was in good hands and left no doubt in my mind that the Laser procedure was what I needed. The procedure appeared effortless. I WAS IN NO PAIN during or after the procedure. I recommend Dr. Lehrman highly. His staff…

- Charlotte S.

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I have had periodontal surgery times using the cut and stitch method. My experience with Dr. Learman was a wonderful surprise. No cutting, no stitching no bleeding. It was easy and painless. And best of all no facial swelling and you can eat normally afterwards. What could be better than that.? Judy S.

- Judy S.

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The doctor talked and he explained the procedure very well, and put me at ease. I felt like I have a new freind, not just a Dentist.

- Ben M.

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I first came to Laser Periodontal with advanced pockets of gum disease and several loose teeth. My treatment plan required laser treatment for my entire mouth. Having been a lifelong, chronic if you will, dental / periodontal patient I thought "here I go again might as well just do this and hope for the best".…

- Richard C.

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I received a diagnosis from another traditional periodontist that I needed surgery in 3 places and multiple cleaning visits, probably 5-6 hour-long visits in total. Desiring a second opinion I was introduced to Dr. Lehrman who thought my issues could be solved with a single LANAP procedure. The procedure took 15-20 minutes, was relatively painless…

- Owen T.

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