Laser & Surgical Options

Crown Lengthening in Bangalore

Gum and bone reshaping at PRALASH Dermystique & Dentique, HRBR Layout — correcting a gummy smile or exposing healthy tooth structure so a crown or filling fits and lasts properly.

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About Crown Lengthening

What Is Crown Lengthening?

Crown lengthening is a procedure that removes excess gum tissue — and sometimes a small amount of bone — to expose more of the natural tooth. It's used for two very different purposes: purely cosmetic correction of a gummy smile, and functional preparation of a tooth that's broken or decayed too close to the gum line to safely hold a crown or filling.

When done for restorative reasons, crown lengthening creates the healthy tooth exposure — called "biologic width" — that a crown needs to seal properly and last for years, rather than irritating the gum or failing prematurely.

Crown lengthening treatment in Bangalore at PRALASH
Step-by-Step

How Crown Lengthening Works

01
Examination & X-Ray

We assess how much gum — and bone, if any — needs to be reshaped to reach a healthy, stable result.

02
Anaesthesia

The area is fully numbed with local anaesthesia for a comfortable procedure.

03
Gum (and Bone) Reshaping

Excess gum tissue is reshaped using a laser or surgical instruments; underlying bone is adjusted too, if needed.

04
Contouring to Final Shape

The new gum line is carefully contoured for a symmetrical, natural-looking result.

05
Healing Period

Gum (and bone, if adjusted) is given time to heal and stabilise before any restorative work proceeds.

06
Restorative Treatment

Once healed, the crown, veneer or filling is placed on the newly exposed, healthy tooth structure.

Treatment Options

Types of Crown Lengthening

Laser Crown Lengthening

Soft-tissue-only reshaping with a dental laser — no cutting or sutures, for cases needing minor gum adjustment.

Surgical Crown Lengthening

Gum and bone are both reshaped for cases needing more significant tooth exposure — involves sutures and longer healing.

Cosmetic (Gummy Smile) Correction

Reshapes the gum line across the visible smile zone to reduce a gummy appearance and reveal fuller-looking teeth.

Functional (Restorative) Lengthening

Exposes sound tooth structure on a single damaged tooth so a crown or filling can be placed securely.

Advantages

Benefits of Crown Lengthening

Exposes Healthy Tooth Structure

Creates the foundation a crown or filling needs to seal and last, rather than fail prematurely.

Corrects a Gummy Smile

Improves tooth-to-gum proportion for a more balanced, confident smile.

Protects Restoration Longevity

Proper biologic width reduces gum irritation and the risk of a crown failing early.

Predictable, Permanent Result

Once healed, the new gum-to-tooth proportion remains stable long-term.

Saves Teeth That Would Otherwise Need Extraction

Can make a tooth restorable that would not otherwise have enough structure for a crown.

Who Should Consider This?

Is Crown Lengthening Right for You?

Crown lengthening may be recommended if you have:

  • A gummy smile with excess visible gum tissue
  • A tooth broken or decayed at or below the gum line
  • A short clinical crown that won't retain a restoration well
  • Uneven gum levels across your front teeth
  • Been advised a crown or veneer needs more exposed tooth first
Preparing a tooth for a crown after root canal treatment? Our Post & Core Treatment page covers the internal build-up step that often follows crown lengthening.
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Crown Lengthening Cost in Bangalore

Cost depends on whether treatment is laser-only or surgical, and how many teeth are involved.

Laser Crown Lengthening
₹3,000 – ₹6,000 /tooth

Soft-tissue reshaping only, for minor adjustments.

Surgical Crown Lengthening
₹5,000 – ₹12,000

Per tooth or quadrant — gum and bone reshaping combined.

Full Gummy Smile Correction
₹25,000 – ₹60,000

6–10 teeth reshaped for a complete cosmetic result.

Comparison

Laser vs Surgical Crown Lengthening

Factor Laser Crown Lengthening Surgical Crown Lengthening
Tissue InvolvedGum onlyGum and bone
SuturesNot usually neededRequired
Healing Time2–4 weeks6–12 weeks
Best ForMinor gum-only adjustmentSignificant tooth exposure needed
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Two common reasons: cosmetically, to correct a "gummy smile" where too much gum shows relative to tooth; and functionally, to expose enough healthy tooth structure for a crown or filling to be placed securely when a tooth is broken or decayed at or below the gum line.

Laser crown lengthening reshapes gum tissue only, with no cutting or sutures — suited to cases needing only soft-tissue adjustment. Surgical crown lengthening also adjusts the underlying bone when more tooth structure needs to be exposed, and requires sutures and a longer healing period.

The procedure itself is done under local anaesthesia and is not painful. Mild soreness and sensitivity for a few days afterwards is normal, especially with surgical crown lengthening, and is manageable with routine pain relief.

Laser crown lengthening typically needs 2–4 weeks of healing. Surgical crown lengthening, which involves bone reshaping, needs a longer healing period of around 6–12 weeks before the final restoration can be placed, to allow the gum and bone position to stabilise.

Yes. Once the gum (and bone, if adjusted) is reshaped, the new, longer tooth-to-gum proportion is permanent — it does not revert with time, though ongoing oral hygiene remains important to keep the gum line healthy.

Laser crown lengthening costs ₹3,000–₹6,000 per tooth. Surgical crown lengthening ranges ₹5,000–₹12,000 per tooth or quadrant. A full cosmetic gummy-smile correction (6–10 teeth) typically ranges ₹25,000–₹60,000. Call +91 99005 17699 for an assessment.

Ready for a Better-Balanced Smile?

Book a consultation at PRALASH Dermystique & Dentique, HRBR Layout, to find out if crown lengthening is right for you.

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