Before dentures or other dental prosthetics can fit properly and function well, the underlying bone and gum tissue must be shaped and prepared. At Middlesex OMS, Dr. Goulston provides expert preprosthetic surgery to create a stable, comfortable foundation for long-term denture success.
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What Is Preprosthetic Surgery?
Preprosthetic surgery involves minor surgical procedures to prepare the mouth for a full or partial denture. These procedures ensure that the prosthetic appliance fits securely and comfortably by reshaping the jawbone, removing obstructions, or adjusting the soft tissue.
Poorly fitting dentures can lead to pain, sores, and instability—preprosthetic surgery helps avoid these problems by creating an ideal environment before denture placement.
Common Preprosthetic Procedures
Depending on your individual needs, Dr. Goulston may recommend one or more of the following:
- Bone smoothing and reshaping (alveoloplasty)
- Removal of excess bone or soft tissue
- Reduction of sharp bony ridges
- Extraction of teeth prior to denture fitting
- Exposure of impacted teeth
- Vestibuloplasty (reshaping the space between cheek and gum for better denture fit)
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Preprosthetic surgery is typically performed in our office under local anesthesia, with the option for IV sedation if desired. Recovery is usually smooth and well-tolerated, and our team provides detailed aftercare instructions to support healing.
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