Aesthetic Crown Lengthening in Mission Viejo, CA

Reveal More of Your Natural Smile

A More Balanced Smile Starts Here

Do your teeth appear short or uneven? Think of crown lengthening as unveiling your smile's hidden potential. Our periodontists use advanced techniques to reveal more of your natural tooth structure.

What is Aesthetic Crown Lengthening

Understanding Crown Lengthening

Picture your teeth like beautiful paintings partially hidden behind oversized frames. Crown lengthening gently reshapes the gum and bone tissue around your teeth to display more of their natural beauty. Using precise microsurgical techniques, we can create ideal proportions that enhance both your smile's appearance and its function. The result is teeth that look naturally longer and more proportionate, creating harmony right across your smile. The procedure addresses the bone as well as the tissue, which is what makes the result last.

The benefits of Aesthetic Crown Lengthening

Signs You May Need Crown Lengthening

  • Short Teeth — Your teeth appear short or stubby because gum and bone tissue cover more of the crown than they really should, rather than because they are genuinely small.

  • Uneven Smile — The gum heights across your smile are uneven, which throws the proportions out whenever you smile widely or when you catch your reflection unexpectedly.

  • Restoration Needed — A tooth needs a crown or a filling, but there is not enough sound structure exposed above the gumline for the crown or the filling to bond to securely.

  • Gummy Appearance — Excess tissue makes your smile look gummy, and you want the natural proportions properly restored that were always there underneath the excess tissue.

Your Journey With Us

Our Step-by-Step Process

Here is what you can expect during aesthetic crown lengthening at OC Perio & Implants.

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Step One

Smile Analysis

Your periodontist assesses your tooth proportions, your gumline, and your lip position to determine the ideal final result before any reshaping at all begins.

Step Two

Treatment Mapping

We plan exactly how much gum and bone will be reshaped, so the outcome is agreed between us before anything begins and you know precisely what to expect.

Step Three

Comfortable Anesthesia

The area is numbed thoroughly, and sedation options remain available for any patient who feels anxious about the procedure that is about to be carried out.

Step Four

Microsurgical Reshaping

Precise instruments reshape both the gum tissue and the underlying bone to expose more of your natural tooth structure and to create the proportions we.

Step Five

Healing Review

We review the healing timeline, and any planned restorations follow once the tissue has fully settled into position and the gumline has stabilized in its.

Real Crown Lengthening Results

Crown Lengthening - Before and after
Crown Lengthening - Before and after
Crown Lengthening - Before and after

The Benefits of Crown Lengthening

Revealed Structure

More of your natural tooth becomes visible, which changes the proportions of your whole smile far more than most patients expect once the excess tissue covering it has been removed.

Ideal Proportions

Precise microsurgical techniques create the balance between teeth and gums that a genuinely harmonious smile actually depends upon between the teeth themselves and the tissue.

Function Improved

The procedure enhances both the appearance and the function of your smile, since exposing sound tooth structure helps restorations fit properly and last considerably longer.

Lasting Correction

Reshaping the bone as well as the gum tissue is what stops the tissue creeping back and undoing the result a year or two later as so often happens with tissue-only reshaping alone.

Long-lasting Impact

Enjoy permanent results that continue to complement your smile.

Why You'll Love Crown Lengthening at OC Perio & Implants

We make crown lengthening a precise procedure that serves both beauty and function, using microsurgical instruments for quicker healing, reshaping bone as well as gum so the tissue stays in place, and coordinating timing carefully with any crown that follows.

Here are just a few reasons our patients love us:

  • Microsurgical Precision

  • Bone-Level Correction

  • Beauty Plus Function

  • Minimally Invasive Laser Techniques

Aesthetic Crown Lengthening at OC Perio & Implants Dental Group
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Trusted by Families Across Orange County, CA

Dr. Setya and his team are awesome! They take the time to thoroughly examine and formulate a treatment plan for each patient. They are knowledgeable, friendly, thorough, and committed to improving their patients' oral health.
Nicole GatesAug 2023
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Drs Setya and Bergman are the dream team!! Both are skilled, caring, and attentive to their patients needs. It is always evident that the dentists and the entire team collaborate well to provide comprehensive and high quality care. I always leave the office feeling confident in their treatment plan and grateful for their expertise. Highly recommend this dynamic duo for top-notch dental care!
George IstaphanousAug 2023
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I have been going to this periodontist for the past 20 years to maintain my dental hygiene. The entire staff, hygienist, office personal and of course Dr. Setya are very professional and treat me as a valued patient.
Mike ArredondoJul 2023
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I had a very good experience with Susie, the assistant. She greeted me with her smile and her good sense of humor made my day. Because of her, I'd definitely come back and recommend people.
morgan changJul 2023
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Dr. Setya is the best periodontist in South OC! The staff is the best in town and most accommodating. Would highly recommend to anyone. Suesie is very welcoming and great at her job
Jennifer NguyenJun 2023
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Great office! A lot of offices I work at as a hygienist send their patients to him. Highly recommend
Ali RobinsonMay 2023
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The staff and Doctor Setya were very helpful and attentive. They explained the procedure very well, informed me step by step what I can expect. Excellent customer service and very professional.
Susana BoganApr 2023
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I want to thank Dr. Bergman and Nihad for your thoughtful and gentle care of my gum issues. I am so thrilled to be your patient! I definitely am in the best of care with you both on my case. Nihad, you are the greatest! You take the time to make sure I am comfortable. Your patience and expertise are so appreciated. I DO NOT like spending time in a dental chair, YIKES, but you help me get through it with your graciousness and skill. Thank you!!
donna arnoldMar 2023
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I had my teeth cleaned with Dani the hygienist. She is outstanding and I'm so impressed with her thoroughness. The music in the room was very enjoyable too. I highly recommend Dr Setya's office for treatment.
Suesia ChangFeb 2023
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Professional and caring treatment throughout my experience. The reception staff was lovely and efficient. Dr. Bergman communicated each step of the way, Tamara was gentle and expert. Susie was friendly and explained the process and aftercare so well! Thank you!
Debbie AdamsNov 2022
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I was referred to Dr Setya by a coworker of mine and I will definitely be referring him to others. Very professional and friendly. The office staff is great!!!
Erin LindsayNov 2022
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Had a wonderful experience with removal of two back teeth due to bone damage in preparation for replacement surgery. The entire staff excellent in preparing me and answering questions, Dr Setya and his assistant Susie were friendly, competent and professional and responsive to my needs, they easily overcame the trepidation I had from a previous unhappy dental surgery years ago and I highly recommend them.
Gordy HubelOct 2022
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Thank you Dr Setya and Susie for taking such good care of me yesterday. I had 3 implants and never felt any discomfort or pain. I would highly recommend this practice as the doctors and staff are friendly and most of all very caring.
Jenni LonmonSep 2022
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Always a pleasant experience. Daniela is the best. Careful and professional. Love everyone in this office. Dr. Setya is amazing!
Sharon SchieslJul 2022
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I just got gum grafting done and they made me feel comfortable and felt no pain during the procedure.
Erik BoerydJun 2022
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I highly recommend this dental practice. Dr. Bergman did a great job with my gum graft surgery. She and her staff made the entire process almost seem somewhat pleasant. The staff are also very friendly and professional.
Carlos AlfaroJun 2022
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I brought a really tough case that required extraction and implant. I, my dentist and my orthodontist were all very happy with the results.
Charles HeidenJun 2022
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Dr Setya and his team and staff are all just wonderful and kind.. professional and friendly. Good group of people!!! Thank you!!!
Rhonda ButtersJun 2022
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Dr.Setya and Staff made me feel so comfortable. I looked up to the tissue grafting procedure. They were wonderful, kind, professional. They answered all my restricted diet questions 6 weeks during and post op procedure. Now 6 weeks out and I have healthy gums :) I would highly recommend the office. Fantastic attentive kind office staff. Always on time at follow up appointments. Great scheduling team. Thank you.
Nancy HoustonJun 2022
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Dr. Bergman is by far the best periodontist I have ever been to. She is thorough, compassionate and very personable. The office staff is super friendly and caring. Her assistant, Trinity, is great too. They all make going to the periodontist a very positive experience!
DianneMay 2022
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Schedule Your Crown Lengthening Consultation Today!

Unveiling your smile's hidden potential starts with a proper assessment. Contact OC Perio & Implants to discuss aesthetic crown lengthening in Mission Viejo, CA.

Here is what patients value about this procedure:

  • Microsurgical Precision
  • Bone Correction
  • Ideal Proportions
  • Lasting Result

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Crown Lengthening

Check out these frequently asked questions, or contact us to speak with our team.

What does crown lengthening actually do?

It gently reshapes the gum and bone tissue around your teeth to display more of their natural beauty. The result is teeth that look naturally longer and more proportionate.

Is it cosmetic or functional?

It is genuinely both, since precise microsurgical techniques create ideal proportions that enhance appearance and function together. Exposing sound structure also helps restorations fit properly.

Why is the bone reshaped too?

Reshaping the bone as well as the gum tissue is what stops the tissue from creeping back over the exposed structure. That is what makes the correction last.

How much does crown lengthening in Mission Viejo, CA, cost?

The cost depends on how many teeth are being treated in your case. Our team reviews the full plan and fees with you beforehand.

Does insurance cover crown lengthening in Mission Viejo, CA?

Coverage depends on whether the procedure supports a restoration or is purely aesthetic. Our team will verify your benefits and explain what applies.

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