(864) 582-1415Spartanburg, SC
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Richard W. Graham, DMD, MSD
456 Patillo Court
Spartanburg, SC 29302
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Our Procedures

Crown Lengthening

The "crown" is the part of a tooth visible above the gumline.  Sometimes more of the tooth below the gums must be exposed to fill a cavity near the gumline or when placing a new crown on a broken tooth.  "Crown lengthening" provides more tooth structure for this to be done.  This helps to ensure that the general dental procedure is successful and prevents gum irritation.

Procedure: Dr. Graham administers a local anesthetic and gently recontours excess gum and bone tissue to expose more of your natural tooth. 

A cavity is below the gum line preventing it from being filled easily. The periodontist gently opens the area. He then contours the bone to lower the gum line.
The bone has been lowered which will lower the level of the gum when it heals. The area has been closed up and now the cavity is exposed and can be filled. The cavity has been filled and the procedure is done.

 

Periodontal & Dental Implant Specialist for Spartanburg, SC

Dr. Richard Graham is a periodontal and implant specialist located in Spartanburg, SC. He specializes in the treatment of gum disease and the placing of dental implants. Always looking to provide his patients with the best and most comfortable treatment available, he was one of the first in the area to offer Laser Periodontal Therapy (also known as Laser Gum Therapy, or LANAP).

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