Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
The preparation of a patient’s mouth before the placement of a prosthesis (dentures or bridges) 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
Dr. Maranon will review each patient’s particular needs during their consultation appointment. Call our Encino office to set up a consult today at Encino Oral Surgery Office Phone Number 818-990-5500, or use our Appointment Request form below.