Dental crown lengthening from a trusted periodontist in Beverly Hills, CA
Dental crown lengthening is an oral surgery that exposes more of a tooth, by removing gum and possibly bone tissue. The procedure addresses both aesthetic and functional issues. In the hands of Dr. Sanda Moldovan, a skilled and experienced periodontist in Beverly Hills, CA, it is handled precisely and efficiently.
In other cases, crown lengthening is necessary to prepare a tooth to place a restoration when:
After a few days of soft diet, mouth rinse, and over the counter analgesics, healing should be well underway. You continue to brush and floss, but avoid the surgical site. A water irrigator is recommended for gentle cleaning. Dissolving sutures may be used. Otherwise, stitches are removed in about ten days.
New patients are welcome at Dental Health and Wellness Beverly Hills. Call (310) 692-7855 to schedule.
When crown lengthening is needed
Some people have a naturally “gummy smile.” Pink soft tissue covers a little too much tooth structure for attractive, balanced proportions. By removing a little gum tissue, teeth look longer and larger. This can often be accomplished with a dental laser, for a virtually painless procedure with little bleeding or swelling.In other cases, crown lengthening is necessary to prepare a tooth to place a restoration when:
- The tooth is broken off at the gum line.
- A fracture extends beyond gum tissue.
- A crown or filling has decay underneath.
What to expect
Even if crown lengthening is only needed for one tooth, adjoining teeth may be treated for gradual transition in appearance. Your comfort is ensured with local anesthetic. Gum tissue is cut and loosened to expose some of the root structure. Areas of decay or damage are removed, and the tooth is restored with a filling or temporary dental crown. The surgical area is cleansed with saline, and gum tissue in sutured in place. PRF (platelet rich fibrin) can be a good adjunct to crown lengthening. It boosts natural healing with growth factors from your own blood.After a few days of soft diet, mouth rinse, and over the counter analgesics, healing should be well underway. You continue to brush and floss, but avoid the surgical site. A water irrigator is recommended for gentle cleaning. Dissolving sutures may be used. Otherwise, stitches are removed in about ten days.
New patients are welcome at Dental Health and Wellness Beverly Hills. Call (310) 692-7855 to schedule.
Reviews
Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness
Caroline S. | 5 
I had to get crown lengthening surgery. I researched different procedures and didn't like the idea of going under the knife. That is how I found Dr. Moldovan who uses state of the art equipment like the Waterlase. I called her office, asked a bunch of questions, and really like that they were going to use laser instead of a knife and that recovery time was going to be so much less. I was in and out in under an hour, had no need for pain killers as I had no pain, and was able to get my crown with no trouble. Even my dentist was impressed with the results from the surgery as it made his job that much easier.
This was by far the best experience I could have hoped for. I recommend Dr. Moldovan to anyone looking for a professional who is holistic, who truly cares about her patients, and how is very gentle. Thank you Dr. Moldovan!
Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness
Greet I. | 5 Doctor Moldovan is one of the best periodontist I have ever encountered. I'm an entertainment journalist and travel all over the world. Recently I had a dental emergency and went to see Dr Sanda Moldovan. I was truly amazed at her professionalism and meticulous way of working. Not only does she have the best state of the art equipment available to her patients but she is also extremely well crafted and up to date with the latest dental technologies the world has to offer. Upon entering her office, I felt immediately comforted and safe with her. She is a very nurturing, warm dentist who patiently explains each and every procedure with care. She extracted my tooth and was able to immediately put a teeth implant, all this in one procedure. A few hours later, I walked out of her office relieved that my intense toothache was gone. A few days later the tissue around the implant was healed amazingly. If you ever need an excellent professional periodontist who not only knows her craft but also loves her work and patients than go and see Dr. Sanda Moldavan! I promise you, you will not regret it! Thank you Dr. Moldovan, you were a life saver.