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:

We will review your particular needs with you during your appointment.

Dr. Silke Gumplinger, Inc – Let our caring oral surgery team put you at ease during your treatment. – Wir sprechen Deutsch!

1010 Metrotower II, 4720 Kingsway ,
Burnaby, BC
V5H 4N2 •
Phone:
604.439.7874 • Fax: 604.439.0883

Dr. Silke Gumplinger, female oral surgeon in Burnaby BC, is offering Wisdom Tooth Removal Dental Implants, Bone Grafting, Sinus Lift, Teeth Extraction (Exodontia), IV Sedation, Oral and Local Sedation
to patients from Burnaby, Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Richmond, North Vancouver, Langley, Delta, Maple Ridge, Surrey,
Lower Mainland, and Tricities.

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Pre-prosthetic Oral Surgery in Burnaby BC

Surgical Procedures

Bone smoothing and reshaping
Removal of excess bone
Bone ridge reduction
Removal of excess gum tissue
Exposure of impacted teeth
Frenectomy