Crown Lengthening for Root Reabsorbtion??

[CalVal]

Is crown lengthening a common treatment for root reabsorbtion? I've had it described to me as putting a filling in the root area to stop the reasborbtion.

[CalVal]

thanks scottma. Sounds like you're a dental professional. Yes, I do have external root resorption but not root caries. What is establishing biologic width?  Both my dentist and peridontist recommend this procedure, and I do have confidence in both of them. I am just a bit skittish because I have a history of receeding gums and have been getting gingival grafts since I was 15 (I'm 27 now). Does the gum tissue that's pulled down for a crown lengthening procedure re adhere to the root after the procedure heals? Does the procedure stop further resorption?
thanks again,

[scottma]

It appears you have root caies or external root resorption. Crown lenthening procedure can establish biologic width and facilitate visual access to the lesion. Detailed consultation with your dentist is advised.