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Case Study

Connective Tissue Graft and Crowns — Gum Recession Treated Surgically

  • CTG
  • IPS e.max Crowns
  • Gum Health
Smile after treatment: even front crowns with the gum contour rebuilt between them
Smile before treatment: two bulky upper front crowns with a dark gap between them and receded gums

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  1. 1

    Starting point

    Gum recession across the front teeth and old, ill-fitting crowns — assessed in a comprehensive consultation covering aesthetics, jaw-joint function and focal screening.

    Smile before treatment: two bulky upper front crowns with a dark gap between them and receded gums
  2. 2

    After surgery and crowns

    A connective tissue graft (CTG) rebuilt the receded gumline, supported by injectable PRF (platelet-rich fibrin made from the patient's own blood) to accelerate healing. Long-term metal-free laboratory temporaries then shaped the new gum contour for months before anything final was made.

    Smile after treatment: even front crowns with the gum contour rebuilt between them
  3. 3

    The result from the side

    The rebuilt gumline follows a natural contour from every angle. Before the final crowns, laser whitening set the shade the new ceramics would be matched to.

    Side view of the finished upper crowns, the gum line following an even contour
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    Close-up of the result

    Metal-free IPS e.max crowns framed by a healthy gum contour — with a night splint protecting the result.

    Close-up of the upper front crowns framed by an even pink gum line