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Pre-prosthetic surgery refers to the oral surgical
procedures that modifies the oral anatomy (both soft &
hard tissues) to facilitate the wearing, comfort and
retention of dentures.
A denture sits on the alveolar ridge (bone ridge), so it is
very important that the bone is the proper shape and size.
When teeth are extracted, the underlying bone is often
sharp and uneven. In order to properly fit a denture, the
bone may require smoothing and reshaping. Frequently,
bony lumps (exostoses or tori) need to be removed prior
to denture insertion. Fibrous bands that extend from the
gums to the tongue or lips (fraena) may require removing
together with excessive gum tissue (gingival
hyperplasia/denture hyperplasia).
By providing a stable and retentive denture, gagging can
be prevented along with reduction of pain and discomfort
on eating. This will also satisfy æsthetics and improve a
sense of personal wellbeing.
Nowadays, the scope and effectiveness of pre-prosthetic
surgery has been extended by the application of dental
implants alone or in combination with other surgical
treatment, such as soft and hard tissue augmentation with
grafts.
procedures that modifies the oral anatomy (both soft &
hard tissues) to facilitate the wearing, comfort and
retention of dentures.
A denture sits on the alveolar ridge (bone ridge), so it is
very important that the bone is the proper shape and size.
When teeth are extracted, the underlying bone is often
sharp and uneven. In order to properly fit a denture, the
bone may require smoothing and reshaping. Frequently,
bony lumps (exostoses or tori) need to be removed prior
to denture insertion. Fibrous bands that extend from the
gums to the tongue or lips (fraena) may require removing
together with excessive gum tissue (gingival
hyperplasia/denture hyperplasia).
By providing a stable and retentive denture, gagging can
be prevented along with reduction of pain and discomfort
on eating. This will also satisfy æsthetics and improve a
sense of personal wellbeing.
Nowadays, the scope and effectiveness of pre-prosthetic
surgery has been extended by the application of dental
implants alone or in combination with other surgical
treatment, such as soft and hard tissue augmentation with
grafts.