Cosmetic crown lengthening, sometimes called gum lift, is a periodontal procedure that removes excess gum tissue to expose more of the natural tooth structure. The surgery is often used to correct short-looking teeth or uneven, excessive gum tissue, creating a more aesthetic, balanced smile. In this case, the top left incisor (right middle one in the picture) is an implant crown and the patient felt it's too bulky because the bone and gum shrank after the tooth was lost. One

Dental implants and implant-supported restorations are an excellent treatment in dentistry, and getting more and more popular. However,...