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Bone smoothing and reshaping
Sharp or uneven bone can be smoothed so a denture rests more comfortably on the ridge.
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Procedures
Pre-prosthetic surgery.
Pre-prosthetic surgery prepares the mouth before a partial or complete denture is placed. Small adjustments to bone or gum tissue can help the prosthesis fit more comfortably and securely.
Preparing for a prosthesis
A comfortable denture starts with a smooth, stable foundation.
A denture rests directly on the bone ridge and gum tissue. If the underlying bone is sharp, uneven, too bulky, or irregular after tooth removal, the denture may not fit as comfortably as it should.
Pre-prosthetic surgery refers to the minor oral surgical procedures that prepare the mouth before a prosthesis is placed. The goal is to create the best possible shape and support for the final appliance.
The exact procedure depends on your anatomy, whether teeth need to be extracted, and the type of partial or complete denture being planned.
Personalized planning
Your surgeon will review your specific needs during your appointment and coordinate the surgical plan around your prosthetic goals.
Common procedures
Small changes to bone or gum tissue can improve the final fit.
Some patients need one minor procedure, while others may need a combination of adjustments to prepare the mouth for a stable prosthesis.
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Removal of excess bone
Areas of extra bone may need to be reduced before a partial or complete denture can fit properly.
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Bone ridge reduction
The ridge that supports a denture can sometimes be reshaped to improve stability and comfort.
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Excess gum tissue care
Extra soft tissue may be adjusted when it interferes with denture fit or long-term comfort.
Treatment goals
The goal is a prosthesis that feels stable and natural.
Preparing the ridge and soft tissue can reduce pressure points and give your denture a more even surface to rest on.
Create a smoother denture foundation
Improve comfort while chewing or speaking
Reduce sore spots from sharp bone
Prepare the mouth for a better prosthetic fit
After tooth removal
Extraction sites may need smoothing before a denture is made.
If a tooth needs to be extracted, the underlying bone may be uneven. Smoothing or reshaping that area can help the prosthesis sit more comfortably once healing is complete.
Impacted teeth
Some treatment plans include exposing impacted teeth.
In selected cases, exposing impacted teeth may be part of preparing the mouth for the broader restorative or orthodontic plan.
Plan the fit
Prepare your mouth for a better prosthesis.
We will review your anatomy, discuss the planned appliance, and explain whether pre-prosthetic surgery can improve comfort and stability.