Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
What is Pre-Prosthetic Surgery?
Patients with ill-fitting dentures or patients considering dentures as a tooth replacement option may undergo pre-prosthetic surgery to smooth and shape the dental arches for the most comfortable fit.
Your dentures should offer a comfortable and secure fit. Problems with chewing, eating, and speaking, or any pain may be a sign that your dentures are not fitting as they should. Patients who prefer traditional dentures as their tooth replacement option of choice but are experiencing pain or difficulties wearing them may require surgical treatment.
The right type of pre-prosthetic surgery treatment for you will be determined after a consultation with an experienced oral surgeon, such as Dr. Nedbalski or Dr. Luter of Boulder Oral Surgery. He will be able to evaluate your unique condition and determine the appropriate course of treatment to create the most comfortable fit for your dentures.
Bone grafts, tissue grafts, and tooth extractions may also be performed as additional oral surgery treatments to receive the best fit from your dentures.
Why Have Pre-Prosthetic Surgery?
It is not uncommon for a patient with dentures to receive periodic adjustments from their dentist. However, when discomfort continues despite these adjustments, your dentist may refer you to an oral surgeon, who can surgically prepare the mouth for their dentures. After pre-prosthetic surgery, dentures may be worn securely and comfortably, allowing the patient to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Types of Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
At Boulder Oral Surgery, we formulate customized treatment plans for every patient. Your oral health needs, personal goals, and facial structure will all play a critical role in creating the best treatment plan for you. Common types of pre-prosthetic surgery include:
- Bone smoothing or reshaping
- Bony ridge reduction
- Removal of excess bone or soft tissue
- Tooth extraction
- Bone or tissue grafting
Types of Anesthesia
Boulder Oral Surgery performs a wide scope of oral surgery procedures and offers many types of anesthesia for the comfort and safety of our patients. The anesthesia used for your procedure will be selected by your oral surgeon. Your health history, personal preference, and unique treatment plan will all be considered when deciding which anesthesia is right for you.
Pre-Prosthetic Surgery in Boulder, CO
Your dentures should provide a fit that is comfortable and secure. An ill-fitting prosthesis can affect daily functions such as eating, speaking, and chewing. If periodic adjustments by your dentists fail to provide the best fit, surgical treatment like pre-prosthetic surgery may be recommended. Please contact Boulder Oral Surgery to meet with Dr. Nedbalski or Dr. Luter for a comprehensive consultation and treatment plan.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Pre-Prosthetic Surgery and other procedures.
"Well, in my original consultation, Dr. Nedbalski walked me through the entire procedure. He explained everything he was going to do, so it really put my mind at ease. He’s a very caring, competent oral surgeon. My overall experience at Boulder Oral Surgery was really good. "
"My experience was wonderful. Dr. Nedbalski took the time to explain the procedure, and the procedure was very smooth. This procedure was life-changing! "
"The procedures for each one of my children was really fast. The team was really good—clearly extremely experienced and very reassuring about what the process would look like. "
"he staff was incredibly friendly and comforting. Dr. Luter was very professional. He was kind. He made me feel at ease. He explained everything that he was going to do. "
"The staff here was absolutely excellent. They went above and beyond to let me know the process. Dr. Chai is one of the funniest people I have ever met. He completely put me at ease and he talked me through the entire process. It went incredibly well."
"Dr. Nedbalski is a really nice guy—he has always a smile, he always explains things. I always like him because he has such a warm personality, and you know he’s going to do good work. The procedure I went through was just fine. Recovery was good."
"The office is really warm and inviting, and I had previously had experience there with one of my children, and the people are very friendly. I am really happy with my results. It went well and healed well. "
"Dr. Nedbalski explains them to me very easily, very quickly, and he was very gentle and very kind. Dr. Nedbalski's team is absolutely amazing, and each one knows what they're supposed to do, and they do it well. My experience here was life-changing. "
"Dr. Nedbalski is really an expert at what he does. He's very thorough, he's informative, he's up to date with the most current technologies and processes in the industry, and he's got a great bedside manner. I never felt like I was being treated as a number; I felt like a patient that was really cared for and that he knew me personally."
Building Better Smiles For Boulder
At Boulder Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, our goal is to bring you the best smile possible through exceptional oral surgery services tailored to meet your unique needs. From your first appointment to well after your procedure, we are here to support you on your journey to optimal oral health. We encourage you to reach out to our office to schedule a consultation and discover the life-changing power of oral surgery.