##  [Crown Lengthening Procedure](/index.php/crown-lengthening-procedure) 

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Definition

A periodontal surgical procedure that recontours soft tissue and, when required, alveolar bone to expose additional clinical tooth structure so restorative margins can be placed on sound tooth substance or to improve coronal esthetics and ferrule for prosthetic restorations.