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Crown lengthening in San Diego, CA

Within San Diego, CA, twelve periodontal practices are included in the directory. The largest groupings are periodontal care (twelve), crown lengthening (twelve) and restorative and implant dentistry (eleven). Crown lengthening is the periodontal procedure that reshapes gum and bone to expose more tooth surface. The planning range is $700–$1,800 per tooth for crown lengthening with gum and bone recontouring. The directory is compiled from public business data and is not an endorsement or a quality ranking. Confirm the treating provider, the licence and the all-in fee with the office.

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What crown lengthening costs in San Diego

The national planning range for one tooth with gum and bone recontouring is $700–$1,800. A gum-only reshape usually runs $350–$900, and aesthetic work across four to six upper teeth commonly falls between $2,000 and $5,000. Sedation, a bone graft and a temporary crown add to the total.

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Before you book

  1. Ask who performs the surgery and how often.
  2. Request a written estimate with CDT codes and tooth numbers.
  3. Confirm the consultation fee and whether it is credited.
  4. Check insurance participation and pre-authorisation rules.
  5. Ask what the follow-up schedule includes.

Listings last checked: 2026-11-09.

Questions about crown lengthening in San Diego

How many periodontists are listed in San Diego, CA?

12 periodontal and implant practices are listed in San Diego. 12 publish a website. The list is compiled from public business data and is not an endorsement.

How much does crown lengthening cost in San Diego?

Expect the national planning range of about $700–$1,800 for one tooth with gum and bone recontouring, and $350–$900 for a gum-only reshape. San Diego fees depend on the practice, the number of teeth and whether sedation is added. Request a written estimate with CDT codes.

What should I ask a San Diego periodontist before booking?

Ask who performs the surgery, whether bone will be recontoured, how many teeth are involved, what the fee includes, whether the consultation is credited toward surgery, and which insurance plans the office is in network with.

Can a general dentist in San Diego do crown lengthening?

Some general dentists perform gum-only contouring. Functional crown lengthening that involves bone, aesthetic cases planned around the smile line and re-treatment are usually referred to a periodontist. Ask who performs the procedure and how often.