Aesthetic Crown Lengthening

September 2023
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Periodontal plastic surgery - Aesthetic crown lengthening - Altered passive eruption

(Coslet 1B) - upper anterior sector.

Initial diagnosis

Reason for consultation

The patient disliked her smile and felt her teeth looked short in proportion to the gingival display.

Initial diagnosis

Oral condition

Coslet type 1B altered passive eruption, with reduced underlying dental proportions and bone crest close to the cementoenamel junction, requiring bone resection to re-establish the biological width.

Initial diagnosis

Why this treatment?

In cases of altered passive eruption (Coslet classification), aesthetic crown lengthening restores proper dental proportions and harmonises the gingival contour, often without the need for restorative treatment.

Treatment performed

Total duration

Approximately 2 months between the first appointment and the post-operative follow-up.

Number of appointments

3 appointments in total (1 surgical).

Treatment phases
  • Initial assessment with facial and dento-gingival aesthetic analysis and photographs
  • Digital planning of the gingival design
  • Single minimally invasive crown lengthening surgery and short-term follow-up appointment.
Material used

6/0 monofilament sutures.

Teeth treated

Upper anterior sector, teeth #13 to #23.

Before
After
EXCELLENCE

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