| Various types of
surgery are available to enhance the mouth to receive dentures. New denture
patients and patients who have worn dentures for many years can benefit
from these procedures and enhance their quality of life. A denture exam
and a consultation with an Oral Surgeon is necessary to determine where
treatment is indicated. An exam is indicated for a patient requiring dentures
for the first time and to check the health of patients who already wear
dentures.
Some ot the Surgical
procedures relating to both hard and soft tissues to enhance the dental
ridges and benefit the denture patient are listed below:
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Simple
Extractions-Extractions required for construction
of a new denture
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Complex
Extractions-Extraction of impacted teeth and
retained roots
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Aveloplasty-A
procedure re-shape the dental ridge
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Tuberosity
Reduction-Reduction of the bony tissue at
the back of the upper dental arch
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Vestibular
Surgery-increases the depth of the crevice
between the dental ridge and the cheek
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Ridge Augmentation-increasing
the size and shape of the dental ridge
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Gingivoplasty-involves
removing excess soft tissue
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Dental
Implants-To provide a base to attach the denture
to the dental ridge.
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