Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

Midwest Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery offers a range of advanced services and procedures in the area of oral maxillofacial and implant surgery. If you are in the process of denture placement, you may need to undergo pre-prosthetic surgery prior to placement. Our surgeons are highly experienced and trained, known for their years in the field and their dedication to patients’ comfort and well-being. They are supported by a highly trained and caring staff. We’re proud of our reputation for excellence and look forward to serving you well.

If you have questions, or if you would like to schedule an initial appointment for consultation, please call one of our six offices today.

What Is Pre-Prosthetic Surgery?

Before placing a complete or partial denture—also called a “prosthetic”—some patients must have some minor surgical work done to prepare the mouth. Pre-prosthetic surgery is the process of preparing your mouth before placing a prosthesis. Our office handles a variety of pre-prosthetic surgical procedures for our clients.

It is important that the bone ridge of your mouth is of the right size / shape before a prosthetic can be placed. The bone ridge can be surgically reduced to accommodate the denture. Sometimes, part of the bone may need to be removed before the denture can be placed. In other cases, if a tooth was removed, the exposed bone may be jagged and sharp, requiring smoothing or reshaping.

Your dentist may offer alternatives.

Some examples of pre-prosthetic surgical procedures include those listed below:

Removing extra bone
Removing extra gum tissue
Exposing impacted teeth
Reducing the bone ridge
Smoothing / reshaping the bone

You may need one or more of the following procedures prior to denture placement. During your consultation, our team can tell you what to expect and help you plan a timeline. Learn more by speaking with one of our seven oral surgeons from our office today. We have multiple office locations throughout the area and welcome patients from across Missouri and southern Illinois.

Call Midwest Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery to arrange your initial consultation.

Get to know us.

At Midwest Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery we know how to help you. Our board-certified surgeons and expert staff can provide the care you need to relieve the discomfort you feel.

Michael Parsons,
DDS

Jeffrey Kratky,
DMD

Scott Drooger,
DDS

David Urbanek,
DMD, MS

Michael Backer,
DMD, MS

Shenan Bradshaw,
DDS, MD

Josh Coffey,
DMD, MD

What are others saying about us?

"Dr. Drooger removed my wisdom teeth and did a great job. He was very kind and professional. I would recommend to anyone, and plan on returning for when my kiddo's need their wisdom teeth out."

"...Dr. Kratky was very thorough as he went over the procedure and after care. He put my fears to ease and answered all my questions. I had never had surgery or sedation so I was very nervous. He took the time to get to know me before taking me back. I had a great experience with this location and Dr. Kratky. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs their wisdom teeth removed."

"Awesome experience here!! My son was so nervous for his permanent tooth extraction, especially after all he had been through. Thank you Dr. Backer and staff for your excellent care and consideration and just being so understanding. I was impressed from the front desk staff to the nurse that helped us out the door after the extraction. I knew at the consultation that we were at the right place. Thank you!!"