Clinical crown length. Case report

Introduction. Crown lengthening is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in periodontics, with a prevalence of 10%. Aim. Describe a periodontal technique to lengthen a clinical crown. Materials and methods. Through a clinical case, we will report the surgical approach to lengthen the clinical crown in the anterior sector. This surgical technique is based on restoring the biological space towards a more apical position before a prosthetic treatment to avoid its invasion that could result in bone resorption, gingival recession, inflammation or hypertrophy. Results: The technique allowed an improvement in periodontal health and the continuation of prosthetic treatment. conclusions. Through this treatment it is possible to rehabilitate dental organs to serve as supports and/or pillars for future dental prostheses.

• Main Author: Sánchez Moscoso, Mateo Steven (author)
• Other Authors: Cornejo Alava, Ana Emilia (author), Bravo Anchundia, David Ismael (author), Lafebre Carrasco, Milton Fabricio (author)
• Format: article
• Language: spa
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: alargamiento de corona; osteotomía; estética; dental; gingivectomía; colgajos quirúrgicos; crown lengthening; osteotomy; esthetics; gingivectomy; surgical flaps
• Online Access: https://revistadigital.uce.edu.ec/index.php/odontologia/article/view/4518