What does “Clinical crown” mean?
The clinical crown is the part of a tooth visible above the gumline in the mouth. The visible extent varies with the position of the gums.
Original spelling: 임상 크라운
How is it different from an anatomical crown?
The anatomical crown is the enamel-covered part of the tooth, bounded by the cementoenamel junction. The clinical crown is the portion currently visible, so it may include part of the root when the gums recede.
Why is it important in prosthetic treatment?
The dentist checks how much of the tooth is exposed and how much healthy tissue remains. Together with gum and bone condition, this helps plan the margins of a restoration.
What can you tell if your teeth look long?
A naturally long crown is distinguished from a tooth that appears longer because the gums have receded. The cause of the gum changes and the exposed tissue are assessed before simply shortening the visible tooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a short clinical crown mean the gums should be reshaped immediately?
The extent of eruption, gum and bone positions, and remaining tooth structure are assessed first. Surgery is not decided solely because the visible part of the tooth is short.
Does this mean the same as crown prosthesis?
Here, the crown is the visible part of the natural tooth. Distinguish it from an artificial crown that covers a tooth.
Questions needed to understand clinical crowns
Learn what the term means and how it relates to your dental condition.
- Sufficient understanding
What causes the visible length to be short?
Explanation and evidenceIt is easy to compare possible treatments if the shape of the teeth and the position of the gums are explained separately.
Dentalcare Divisions and Components of the Teeth - A choice suited to your condition
Is the tissue around the border of the prosthesis healthy?
Explanation and evidenceIn addition to tooth length, gum inflammation and the condition of the supporting tissue are also checked.
Dentalcare · Anatomy of the Periodontium
