Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that fit over a natural tooth for aesthetic or structural reasons. A crown may be recommended when a tooth is cracked, broken, or misshapen. A crown can also be used to ...

A crown extension, also known as a crown lengthening surgery, can be used to improve a “gummy” smile. It reshapes your gums to expose more of your teeth, so your teeth look longer. Read on to learn ...

Did you perform crown lengthening (D4249) or crown exposure (D4212) on a tooth? Often, there is confusion about which of these procedures is correct when it comes to coding treatment, and mixing them ...