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 sharp and uneven. For the best fit of a denture, the bone might need to be smoothed or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone may 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.
Wheat Ridge Oral Surgery
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I had the best experience having my wisdom teeth pulled. She was finished with my surgery in less than an hour. Dr Schafer and her surgery staff were extremely kind and I would HIGHLY recommend her to everyone I know!
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Dr. Schaffer may be the best orar surgeon in the Denver market. I have had her preform numerous procedures and I have had 100% satisfaction. She has a great chair side manner and her work is impeccable. The staff treats me like friend and family. They are very friendly as well as very professional. I am very picky in my giving accolades but I give Wheat Ridge Oral Surgery a 5 star rating.
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