Gum Alignment in Tirana, Albania
A beautiful smile is not just about teeth — it is about the frame around them. Gum contouring, crown lengthening, and gum line correction reshape excess or uneven gum tissue to reveal more of your teeth and create a balanced, harmonious smile.
Conditions corrected by gum alignment
The gum line frames every smile. Asymmetry, excess coverage, or uneven contours are as noticeable as tooth colour or shape — and equally correctable.
Gummy Smile
Excessive gum display when smiling — caused by excess gum tissue that partially covers the teeth. Removing the excess reveals full tooth length and creates a more proportionate, confident smile.
Uneven Gum Line
One or more teeth appear shorter than others because gum tissue sits at different heights across the smile. Contouring corrects the asymmetry and creates a harmonious, level gum margin.
Crown Lengthening (Restorative)
When a tooth is broken below the gum line or needs a crown but does not have enough tooth structure exposed, crown lengthening removes gum and sometimes bone to expose more tooth — making restoration possible.
Pre-Veneer Gum Preparation
Before placing porcelain veneers or composite bonding, the gum line is refined first so restorations are designed to a clean, symmetrical frame — not corrected around an irregular one.
Gum Overgrowth (Gingival Hyperplasia)
Excessive gum growth caused by certain medications, orthodontic appliances, or genetic factors — creating enlarged gum tissue that covers teeth partially and makes hygiene difficult.
Smile Design Refinement
As part of a full Hollywood Smile makeover — gum alignment ensures the proportions of teeth, gum, and lip work together for a result that looks natural, not just "done".
What is gum alignment?
Gum alignment — also called gum contouring, gingivoplasty, or gingival sculpting — is a minor surgical procedure that reshapes the gum tissue to achieve a symmetrical, balanced gum line. Excess tissue is removed, and the margin is repositioned to reveal the correct proportion of each tooth.
For crown lengthening cases, the procedure goes slightly deeper — reshaping both gum tissue and, where needed, the bone crest beneath — to expose a greater portion of the tooth's clinical crown. Results are visible immediately, with the final healed appearance settling over 2 to 4 weeks.
- Results visible immediately after the procedure
- Permanent — gum tissue removed does not regrow
- Local anaesthesia — comfortable throughout
- Completed in a single appointment of 30–60 minutes
- Often combined with veneers, bonding, or whitening
- Digital smile design used to plan gum contour precisely
Gum alignment techniques
The specific procedure depends on whether the correction is purely cosmetic (soft tissue only) or requires bone involvement (crown lengthening). Both are performed under local anaesthesia in a single appointment.
Gingivoplasty / Gum Contouring
Reshaping of the gum margin using a surgical instrument to remove excess or uneven soft tissue. The gum edge is recontoured to the planned shape, creating a symmetrical, clean gum line. Indicated for gummy smiles, uneven margins, and gingival hyperplasia. Heals in 1 to 2 weeks with minimal discomfort.
Crown Lengthening
A more involved procedure that removes gum tissue and, where necessary, reshapes the bone beneath — exposing more tooth structure above the gum line. Used when a tooth needs a crown but lacks sufficient tooth exposure, or when the tooth is fractured close to the gum. Healing takes 4 to 6 weeks before the final restoration can be placed.
The gum alignment procedure
A straightforward, comfortable appointment with immediate visible results.
Digital Smile Design & Gum Mapping
Before any surgery, the ideal gum line is mapped digitally using photographs and a smile design overlay. This determines exactly how much tissue to remove from each tooth, ensuring symmetry is planned precisely rather than estimated during surgery. You see the planned result before committing to the procedure.
Local Anaesthesia
Local anaesthetic is applied to the gum tissue — the procedure is painless throughout. For crown lengthening, slightly deeper anaesthesia is used to ensure the bone reshaping component is also completely comfortable.
Gum Contouring
Excess gum tissue is removed and the margin reshaped to the planned contour. The procedure is precise and controlled — working tooth by tooth to achieve the planned symmetry. For crown lengthening, any necessary bone recontouring follows the soft tissue removal. The site is rinsed and the final contour is confirmed against the planned design.
Aftercare & Healing
Results are visible immediately — though some initial swelling causes the final contour to look slightly different for the first week. Normal eating resumes within 24 hours avoiding hard and spicy foods. Gentle brushing with a soft brush from day one. Full healing in 1 to 2 weeks for gingivoplasty; 4 to 6 weeks for crown lengthening before restoration placement.
Gum Alignment Cost in Albania
Gum alignment pricing depends on the number of teeth involved and whether bone reshaping is required. All prices include local anaesthesia, the procedure, and post-operative review.
| Procedure | Kocaqi — Tirana | Western Europe avg. | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gum Contouring — per tooth | from €30 | €80 – €200 | ~70% |
| Gum Contouring — full smile (6–8 teeth) | from €180 | €500 – €1,200 | ~70% |
| Crown Lengthening — per tooth | from €80 | €300 – €700 | ~70% |
| Gum Alignment + Veneers package | Get a quote | €3,000 – €8,000 | ~70% |
Per-tooth pricing applies when only isolated teeth need correction. Full-smile packages cover 6 to 8 front teeth and are the most common presentation. All costs confirmed in writing before treatment begins.
Gum alignment — questions answered
Is gum contouring permanent?
Yes — gum tissue that is surgically removed does not regenerate to its previous level. The result is permanent. The only exception is gingival hyperplasia caused by an ongoing trigger (medication, orthodontic appliance) — if the trigger is not removed, tissue may regrow over time.
Does gum contouring hurt?
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia and is painless throughout. Post-operative soreness is mild — comparable to a gum ulcer — and resolves within 3 to 5 days. Most patients take a single dose of OTC pain relief and find recovery straightforward.
Can I have gum contouring and veneers in the same trip?
For gingivoplasty (soft tissue only), veneers can be placed 2 weeks after gum contouring once the tissue has healed. For crown lengthening, a 4 to 6 week healing period is required before the final restoration. In many cases the preparation for veneers or bonding can be done at the same appointment as gum contouring — contact us to plan your specific combination.
What causes a gummy smile?
Gummy smile can result from excess gum tissue covering the teeth (passive eruption failure), a hyperactive upper lip that lifts too high when smiling, or a vertical overgrowth of the upper jaw bone. Gum contouring addresses the tissue component — the most common cause. In cases where a hyperactive lip is the primary cause, botulinum toxin injections are an alternative or complementary approach. Skeletal causes may require jaw surgery.
Gum alignment — visible results in one appointment
Send us a smile photograph and describe your concern. We'll assess your gum line, recommend the right procedure, and provide a clear written quote — free, with no obligation.
Gum contouring from €30/tooth · Crown lengthening from €80 · Permanent · Same-day procedure · Save 70%