Pre-Prosthetic Jaw Surgery: Preparing for Dentures or Implants
A comprehensive guide to pre-prosthetic surgery, reshaping or rebuilding the jawbone to support dentures or dental implants.
Treatment begins with
Coordinated Assessment
Surgical Preparation
Healing Period
Restoration Coordination
This surgery is recommended when the jawbone shape or volume isn't sufficient for planned restoration.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Ill-fitting or unstable dentures due to bone shape
- Insufficient bone volume for planned dental implants
- Bony irregularities causing denture discomfort
- A prosthodontist's recommendation for surgical preparation
A maxillofacial surgeon's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does This Surgery Involve?
This surgery reshapes irregular bone (alveoloplasty) or rebuilds insufficient bone volume through grafting, creating a stable, adequate foundation for dentures or dental implants, planned in coordination with your dentist or prosthodontist.
The specific surgical approach is planned around whether you are being fitted for dentures or dental implants.
When This Treatment is Considered
This surgery is recommended when the jawbone shape or volume isn't sufficient for planned restoration.
- Ill-fitting or unstable dentures due to bone shape
- Insufficient bone volume for planned dental implants
- Bony irregularities causing denture discomfort
- A prosthodontist's recommendation for surgical preparation
The Care Pathway
1. Coordinated Assessment
Your surgeon and dentist or prosthodontist jointly assess the jawbone and restoration plan.
2. Surgical Preparation
Bone reshaping or grafting is performed to create the needed foundation.
3. Healing Period
The jawbone heals and, if grafted, integrates over the following months.
4. Restoration Coordination
Your dentist or prosthodontist proceeds with denture or implant placement once healing is confirmed.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Pre-prosthetic surgery significantly improves denture stability and implant success rates.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your surgeon will discuss your individual risks before treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Initial healing takes two to three weeks, with bone graft integration, if performed, taking several months.
Your surgical and dental team will coordinate timing for your denture or implant placement based on healing progress.
Careful follow-up and guidance on diet and oral hygiene all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.Will I need bone grafting or just reshaping?
- 2.How long until I can proceed with my dentures or implants?
- 3.Will this affect my current denture fit during healing?
- 4.How is this coordinated with my dentist?
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