A deficiency in clinical crown for proper fixed restoration can be caused by various etiologies such as extensive dental caries and sub-gingival tooth fractures. These problems often lead to ...

When crown lengthening is performed before crown placement, structurally compromised teeth may be more likely to achieve long-term survival, according to a study recently published in the ...

Dr. Shamardi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He works in private practice in Newton, MA and is a Clinical Instructor for the Division of Periodontics at Harvard School of ...

Dentists can make many patients happy by lengthening their crowns, according to James Kohner, D.D.S., a Scottsdale, AZ, periodontist who specializes in the procedure. "We can make significant changes ...

Dental restorations can restore the natural appearance of a tooth by repairing decay (cavities), cracks, and other damage. There isn’t a single option for restoration. For example, crowns and onlays ...

At least two dental visits are typically needed to prepare a tooth for a dental crown to be placed. The purpose of the first dental visit is to examine and prepare the tooth that is to be crowned and ...