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 sharp and uneven. For the best fit of a denture, the bone might need to be smoothed or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone may 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.
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i must say I was very nervous, because I heard so many different things about getting my wisdom teeth removed. That it would be painful, that I would wake up in the middle of the procedure and etc. They were all wrong, aside from the normal pain, it was a breeze. I went in that morning and didn't even have to wait, the procedure was explained to me step by step and I have no complaints at all. Dr. Green and his staff were s helpful and made sure that I left with all my questions answered and made sure if I has any other questions, they were only one call away. If I ever need anymore work done in the future or know of any family or friend members that need their wisdom teeth removed, Dr. Green would be my first choice.
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