Would a gingivectomy/gum lift give me the desired results? (Photo)

A gum lift can accomplish the desired result you are seeking. However, if there is no pocket depth around your existing teeth prior to your surgery , you may need more than a simple gingivectomy (cutting away gum tissue). You may need to lift a flap and remove a corresponding amount of bone similar to the amount of tissue you wish to remove. This is called a crown lengthening procedure. Crown lengthening procedures are necessary in order to establish and maintain a normal biologic width between the crest of the bone and the margin of the free gingival gum tissue. Otherwise , your gum tissue may grow back to its original pre surgical position.