Pre-prosthetic surgery

Surgical Preparation for Dentures and Prosthetic Treatment

For dentures to fit reliably and last a long time, the surroun­ding tissue must be optimally prepared. Pre-prosthetic surgery includes surgical measures to correct the shape of the mucosa, connec­tive tissue, and jawbone—always with the aim of improving denture retention, preven­ting pressure sores, and ensuring long-term func­tional and aesthetic stability. Pre-prosthetic surgery at our practice in Berlin-Friedenau includes, among other proce­dures, vesti­bul­oplasty to deepen the oral vestibule and alveolar ridge correc­tion for irregular bony condi­tions. Tubero­plasty may also be necessary if bother­some bony protru­sions in the upper jaw need to be removed.

Oral Surgery—Functionally Tailored to Prosthetic Treatment

In cases of excessive, mobile soft tissue—the so-called flabby ridge—we perform a targeted excision (removal). Surgical crown leng­thening may also be required to expose suffi­cient tooth structure for resto­ra­tion with a crown or bridge. Removing a low-attaching or tightly stretched labial frenum can also signi­fi­cantly improve the fit of dentures and make them easier to care for.