gum removal to fix a crown that has a low margin

[belladee]

I have had a crown with pain for almost a year. i have been to several dentists with no clear solution.

The dentist I saw today said that the margin may be too low and suggested that I TRY gum surgery.

He said that perhaps the gum is sensitive to the margin? and that i can have the gum moved lower.

This seems really foreign to me and I plan or researching it before making any decisions but wanted to know if anyone has heard of this and if they can give me some information.

THank you

 

[comfortdentist]

It is called biologic width. Everyone needs some space from the edge of bone to any crown or filling that is placed. It is also possible that the crown is too fat.

 

[belladee]

is this something that can be fixed with gum surgery to remove the gum?

is that an easy procedure?

I would think it would be easier (on me) to put some filling on the old margin and then redo the margin higher, is that possible?

 

[comfortdentist]

It can not be patched. It requires a surgical approach that typically involves a small flap and removal of a little bone. Not a big deal for someone who knows what to do.