Stomatoplasty: Reasons for the Procedure & Benefits

Stomatoplasty may be performed to:

- Lengthen the crown for prosthetic purposes.

- Improve tooth appearance by changing its morphology.

- Correct minor vertical malpositions of the teeth by reducing the clinical length.

- Improve speech, especially lisping.

- Achieve a more pleasing arch contour prior to orthodontic treatment.