At The Oral Surgery Consults of Pennsylvania, one of the surgeries that we perform is called an alveoloplasty. Alveoloplasty refers to the shaping of the alveolar process using surgical methods and is commonly used in preparation for dentures. This surgical procedure itself is done if a person has bony projections, sharp crestal bones or undercuts, and is usually completed at the time of surgical extractions.
An alveoloplasty can be performed as a part of the tooth extraction process, or as its own stand-alone procedure. When performed prior to (partial or complete) denture construction, it’s used to optimize the shape of a patient’s jawbone (ridge) to avoid complications with appliance insertion, comfort, stability and/or retention. When performed in association with tooth extractions, it also establishes a jawbone shape that helps to facilitate the healing process that follows.
If you have questions about the alveoloplasty procedure, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.oralsurgerypa.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, call 215-463-4141.
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