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Crown replacement and crown lengthening
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Crown replacement and crown lengthening
by mav14, May 05, 2008 03:22PM
Two questions:
1. What exactly is involved with replacement of an existing crown. I have 2 that are 18 years old (I am 36) - have no problems; however, these are old crowns that have a dark metal line showing. Just want to know what to expect.
2. I am also have crown lengthening done at the same time with a laser. Not very much information regarding this on the net and was wondering if the recovery is really as good as everyone boasts - ie. limited pain, bleeding, swelling etc.
Thank you,
1. What exactly is involved with replacement of an existing crown. I have 2 that are 18 years old (I am 36) - have no problems; however, these are old crowns that have a dark metal line showing. Just want to know what to expect.
2. I am also have crown lengthening done at the same time with a laser. Not very much information regarding this on the net and was wondering if the recovery is really as good as everyone boasts - ie. limited pain, bleeding, swelling etc.
Thank you,
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2.Crown lengthening generally involves osteoplasty of alveolar bone.I doubt Laser sufficed to perform the procedure. Cutting of soft tissue(gum) is gingivectomy or gingivoplasty. Either procedure yields minimal post-op complications.