Pre-prosthetic Surgery
The preparation of your mouth before the placement of a prosthesis 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 bone ridge, so it is very important that the bone is 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 out or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone would need to be removed prior to denture insertion.
One or more of the following procedures might need to be performed in order to prepare your mouth for a denture:
- bone smoothing and reshaping
- removal of excess bone
- bone ridge reduction
- removal of excess gum tissue
- exposure of impacted teeth
We will review your particular needs with you during your appointment
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I was truly amazed by his prices. I did not have insurance and they did not treat me any differently, which I have experienced recently.
Thank you to everyone that helped me in my process from the first visit to the follow up. You have restored faith in my uneasiness about dentists.
I will be seeing you in the near future for more work!!! - Gary L Dr.Gilbert, Mara and Salina were great. They made me feel right at home very friendly they made feel at ease about having surgery. - Lonny S Very satisfied,overall. - Ashutosh M The dr and staff were very attentive to my needs and made me feel at ease. - Maria M Very nice and clean office and very nice and professional staff - Jody B Great experience - Richard BDavid H. Gilbert DDS, MS, MBA, FACS
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