Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

If you have lost teeth, you may need to receive pre-prosthetic surgery before you can replace those teeth. Dr. Bryan Chai and Dr. J. Brandon Luter offer several types of pre-prosthetic procedures to meet your needs and start your journey back to a healthy, fully functional and attractive smile.

What is Pre-Prosthetic Surgery?

Pre-prosthetic surgery encompasses a range of surgical procedures designed to prepare the mouth for the placement of a prosthetic dental device, such as dentures, bridges or implants. This type of surgery is crucial for ensuring that the oral structure can adequately support and accommodate dental prosthetics, thereby improving the overall outcome of prosthetic dental treatments. The ultimate goal of pre-prosthetic surgery is to create a stable and comfortable environment for the prosthetic, enhancing both its functionality and the patient’s quality of life.

Pre-prosthetic surgery may be recommended if you have bone irregularities, insufficient bone mass, excessive soft tissue or impacted teeth. By addressing these issues, pre-prosthetic surgery can enhance the fit, comfort and functionality of dental prosthetics. Your procedure will be carefully designed to meet your unique needs.

Common Pre-Prosthetic Surgical Procedures

Common pre-prosthetic procedures include:

• Extraction of Teeth or Roots: Removal of teeth or tooth remnants that cannot be saved or would interfere with the placement of dental prosthetics.
• Bone Smoothing and Reshaping (Alveoloplasty): This procedure involves the smoothing and reshaping of the jawbone to remove any sharp edges or irregularities. It is often necessary after tooth extraction to prepare for dentures, ensuring a smooth and stable base for the prosthetic.
• Extraction of Teeth or Roots: Removal of teeth or tooth remnants that cannot be saved or would interfere with the placement of dental prosthetics.
• Bone Ridge Reduction: In cases where the bone ridge is too prominent or irregular, this procedure reduces and contours the ridge to a more suitable shape for prosthetic devices.
• Extraction of Teeth or Roots: Removal of teeth or tooth remnants that cannot be saved or would interfere with the placement of dental prosthetics.
• Bone Grafting: For patients with insufficient bone mass to support implants, bone grafting is performed to augment the existing bone. This can involve transplanting bone from another part of the body or using synthetic bone materials.
• Extraction of Teeth or Roots: Removal of teeth or tooth remnants that cannot be saved or would interfere with the placement of dental prosthetics.
• Soft Tissue Grafting: Similar to bone grafting, soft tissue grafting involves the augmentation of the gums to provide sufficient tissue for implant placement or to improve the aesthetics and comfort of dentures.
• Extraction of Teeth or Roots: Removal of teeth or tooth remnants that cannot be saved or would interfere with the placement of dental prosthetics.
• Removal of Excess Gum Tissue or Bone: Excessive gum tissue or bone that may interfere with the placement or fit of prosthetics is removed surgically.
• Extraction of Teeth or Roots: Removal of teeth or tooth remnants that cannot be saved or would interfere with the placement of dental prosthetics.
• Frenectomy: The removal or repositioning of the frenulum (muscle attachments that may limit the movement of the mouth or cause denture instability) to enhance denture fit and comfort.
• Extraction of Teeth or Roots: Removal of teeth or tooth remnants that cannot be saved or would interfere with the placement of dental prosthetics.

Schedule Your Consultation

For more information about pre-prosthetic surgery in Denver, Colorado, and to schedule a consultation with our experienced prosthodontists, please contact Cherry Creek Restorative Dentistry today at 720-792-8227.