Pre-Prosthetic Surgery in Cincinnati & Mason, OH

Improve the Feel & Function of Your Dentures

Dentures are a great way to restore your smile’s appearance, but they should be professionally fitted to ensure optimal comfort and function. At Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of Cincinnati, Dr. Robert Lucas, Dr. Garrett Seghi, and Dr. Eric Murnan perform pre-prosthetic surgery to prepare your mouth for dentures. If your current dentures are uncomfortable or if you are about to start wearing dentures, contact our practice in Cincinnati or Mason, OH, to see how pre-prosthetic surgery can help you achieve maximum comfort with your prosthesis.

Benefits of Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

There are many ways you will benefit from undergoing pre-prosthetic surgery for dentures, such as:

Drastically improve the function and fit of dentures
Dentures will look more aesthetically pleasing
Help prevent slipping dentures or oral sores
Reduce gum irritation

Not all patients who wear dentures require pre-prosthetic surgery. If you are new to dentures, we recommend coming in for an appointment to see if pre-prosthetic surgery is right for you. Preparing your mouth for dentures will help you feel more secure in the way your prosthesis looks and feels.

Pre-Prosthetic Procedures

There are different procedures that can be performed to prepare the mouth for dentures. During your consultation, we will create a custom treatment plan using 3D scans of your mouth and face. Your oral surgeon will explain every step of your procedure beforehand and help you select the right type of anesthesia for your comfort.

Our oral surgeons may recommend one or more of these procedures to prepare your mouth for dentures:

Smoothing or reshaping bone
Reducing the size of the bony ridge that dentures sit on
Removing excess gum tissue
Exposure of impacted teeth
General tooth extraction
Bone grafting to reverse bone loss

We will design a custom plan for your oral health needs and walk you through every step of your treatment. If you are looking for an alternative to dentures, we are happy to discuss your implant-supported options. Dental implants can replace individual teeth, while full-arch restoration can provide you with a brand new smile using an implant-supported denture.