The OPTISMILE Podcast 98 - Crown Lengthening – Fixing the Gummy Smile
In this episode of Save Your Money, Save Your Teeth, Eon Engelbrecht speaks with Dr Clifford Yudelman from OptiSmile about crown lengthening, a dental procedure used to correct gummy smiles and create healthier foundations for restorations such as crowns and veneers.
Dr Yudelman explains the biological principles behind gum and bone positioning, when laser gum contouring is sufficient, and when surgical crown lengthening is required.
The discussion also compares crown lengthening with alternatives such as Botox and modern biomimetic techniques.
Key Takeaways
• A gummy smile occurs when…
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