Pre-prosthetic Surgery

The preparation of your mouth before the placement of a prosthesis, such as a denture, 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 bony ridge, so it is very important that the bone is of 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 or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone needs to be removed prior to denture insertion.