Denture Preparation
Extractions & Surgery – Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
The preparation of your mouth before the placement of a prosthesis is referred to as pre-prosthetic surgery. Some patients may require minor oral surgery treatment before receiving a partial or complete denture in order to ensure the maximum level of comfort. This treatment may involve one or more of the following procedures:
- Extraction of teeth
- Exposure of impacted teeth
- Smoothing and reshaping of bone
- Bony ridge reduction
- Removal of excess gum tissue
- Bone or soft tissue grafting to optimize ridge shape and/or dimensions
In some cases dental implants may represent a more viable treatment option than a denture.
