What Is Crown Lengthening ?
Crown lengthening is a common procedure that Dr. Malek will implement which involves the removal of gum tissue, bone or both to expose more of a tooth's structure.  Crown lengthening is performed when there is a need for restoration of a tooth.  Crown lengthening  is performed by Dr. Malek, a dental specialist in Long Beach, CA 90807, implements this procedure when there is a lack of tooth structure above the gum line to support a filling or a crown. Crown lengthening is a procedure performed by Dr. Malek in cases where the patient’s tooth breaks off a the gum line, there is extensive decay of the tooth, or in cases a crown or filling falls out. During your consultation with Dr. Malek, a dental specialist in Long Beach, CA 90807, Dr. Malek will review your medical history and your X-rays, and set a date for the surgery.  Dr. Malek will instruct you on how to keep the area clean after the surgery. You may receive a tooth cleaning before the procedure.

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