Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
The preparation of your mouth before the placement of a prosthesis is referred to as pre-prosthetic surgery.
Some patients require minor oral surgical procedures before receiving a partial or complete denture, in order to ensure the maximum level of comfort. A denture sits on the bone ridge, so it is very important that the bone is the proper shape and size. If a tooth needs to be extracted, the underlying bone might be left sharp and uneven. For the best fit of a denture, the bone might need to be smoothed out or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone would need to be removed prior to denture insertion.
One or more of the following procedures might need to be performed in order to prepare your mouth for a denture:
Bone smoothing and reshaping
Removal of excess bone
Bone ridge reduction
Removal of excess gum tissue
Exposure of impacted teeth
We will review your particular needs with you during your appointment.
Dr. Charles and his staff are very client focused. Excellent attention from the time you are welcomed by reception. They often ask if you have questions or have any other concerns, and never make you feel rushed. They truly take the time to take the very best care of their patients. Dr. Charles himself is very people oriented, he explained my procedure in detail and extremely knowledgeable. He has also treated my daughter, and was able to take the fear away from her first oral surgery, resulting in an amazing and pleasant experience for her. I highly recommend Dr. Charles and his staff if you are looking for a new dental team. - Ray E.