Pre-Prosthetic Surgery
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 in 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:
- Bone smoothing and reshaping
- Removal of excess bone
- Bone ridge reduction
- Removal of excess gum tissue
- Exposure of impacted teeth
We will review your particular needs with you during your appointment.
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Facial & Oral Surgery Associates
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This was the most pleasant, painless, dental office experience I've ever had. The doctor and his staff are courteous and competent and they made me feel safe. I was nervous about oral surgery, so making me feel OK was, indeed, a miracle. I couldn't have had a better experience; I highly recommend Dr. Kao.
- joan g
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Dr. Kao is an exceptional doctor. He explains everything he does and answers questions very easily and clearly. Dr. Kao and his staff are extremely courteous and kind. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Kao to anyone seeking dental implants of dental surgery.
- Michael H
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Best experience ever!
- Sandra N
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Very pleasant, courteous people here.
- Robert B
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I currently recommend my friends and family members to Dr. Kao for wisdom teeth extractions and for any other cosmetic procedures they need/want. If a case were ever to arise in which I need highly skilled and friendly Oral Surgeon then I'd know exactly where to go!
- Adeeb S
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This was the best experience I've ever had for dental work. I had an extraction and implant and have had absolutely no discomfort. This was my second implant. Dr. Kao is terrific!
- Penny M
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Dr. Kao and his staff were able to schedule me in for a consultation and make the appointment for extractions/dental implants in the span of a week! Everyone was so caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, and efficient! I am so grateful for Dr. Kao and staff for taking such great care of me. They are special people!
- Rachael R
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Dr. Stella and his staff are great. Excellent service and devotion to patient care.
- Diane E
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excellent!
- Ramona A
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Dr. Mao is very easy going. I love his demeanor! He made an unpleasant situation so much better.
- Anonymous
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Great experience with teeth removal and implant. Dr. Kao and his staff are very friendly, attentive and thorough.
- Chris H
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Dr. Kao has done dental implants on 4 of my teeth on 3 separate occasions. From my perspective as a patient, each and every time has been a pleasant, pain free procedure! Please assure all other patients his competence will provide for the best oral surgery experience possible. The staff has always been professional, helpful and personable again enhancing the overall visits and procedures. I will definitely return with any more oral surgery needs. Thank you all!
- Tim G
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experts in the field
- V Stanley m
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Great experience, professional staff
- Kenneth M
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I am pleased with the preparation work for the tooth implant.
- John F. B
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Dr Koa is warm, kind, professional, knowledgeable. Love his genuine personality. He did great job for my needs and I would highly recommend him to anyone. 5 star rating. Staff is professional.
- Charles W
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Dr. Kao and his staff were very professional and created a very patient friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend him!
- Tiffany C