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 the proper shape and size. If a tooth needs to be extracted, the underlying bone might be sharp and uneven. For the best fit of a denture, the bone might need to be smoothed or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone may 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.
Central Virginia Oral and Facial Surgeons, PLC.
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Very satisfied with all aspects of visit, office staff, dentist, tooth extraction
- James W
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Everyone was very helpful and answered all my questions. Dr. Conner did a great job extracting my tooth. No pain or bleeding after. Only took Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen the fist day.
- Sue H
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Everyone was very professional and thorough.
- Crystal N
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Very professional, great work, and pain free procedure.
- Frank L
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We could not be more grateful for all of the team at cvofs. Dr. Tricker and his team have now taken care of both of our children and wisdom teeth removal and he and his team are amazing, professional, extremely kind and caring. I would give them 10 stars out of 5 if I could. Simply exceptional care. Cannot recommend them highly enough. So grateful.
- Gina D
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Dr. Connor and his staff in the Culpeper office was very prompt to my needs and I am truly grateful they were able to help me in my situation. Would recommend others to consider Dr. Connor and his staff for oral surgery needs.
- Brent L
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Very professional staff- all of them - and they pulled 2 teeth with little discomfort and quicker than I thought possible- without having to be knocked out- very happy
- Chris C
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friendly, fast, and efficient. As good as it gets for having two extractions and getting and implant.
- Judith S
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great doc and staff and girls who worked with him loved him ill be back anytim e needed irls were great and so was doc conners.
- amelia h
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Dr. Tricker, his cohorts and support staff provide exceptional care, service, skills, and a professional demeanor at every level! At retirement age with generally good health, I'm still finding visits to doctors' offices on the rise. This office and this group of professional health providers stand head and shoulders above most of the offices I visit. My wife and I have become ardent fans of this group and offer the highest recomendation should you need their services. Well Done Indeed!!
- Stephen Y
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I was very anxious about having a molar extracted, but the doctor and staff were very kind and thorough in explaining everything. The procedure went smoothly and I was pleasantly surprised at how little time it took. The doctor even called me that night to check on me. I had no complications and will be returning for work on another tooth in the fall, with much less anxiety.
- Kathleen E
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Excellent. Made the procedure very comfortable. Dr Tricker and his staff were not only efficient and explained everything but were friendly and made my visits very comfortable. Each visit was handled in an efficient manner and explained in an easy to understand manner. AgIn excellent workmanship from everyone.
- Betty S
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As, one who is not one who can not handle extreme pain, my first visit to this office put any fears aside because of the friendly contacts from the front office to the rest of the staff. Dr. Keith Jackson was very kind and friendly. He explained what needed to be done and how it would be done. My niece was able to be by my side during the consultation and listened to all information as well. The surgery to remove the 7 teeth went well on the appointed day. A packet of information was given to me at the time of departure and a follow up call was made that evening by Dr. Jackson to check on my progress. Now a follow up visit will be done and plans for replacement of the missing teeth will be discussed and finalized. Many thanks to this kind and compassionate group of professionals. Prayers, blessings and love for your continued contributions to this community.
- M. Waltine E
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Did a great job on my extraction. No issues and was no pain before or after. Very comfortable environment. Staff was friendly and made you feel at ease. Would recommend and will go back if needed.
- Douglas J
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I would def. refer others to come here. I just hope Phase II for the Implants is affordable for me. This is what took me so long to get the extraction, due to the lack of teeth on the right side and the one spot on left. This has me quite depressed...and hope that the implants is an affordable option.
- Faustina L
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My daughter had anxiety about getting her 4 wisdom teeth out. Dr. Solomon took time to talk to her prior to the procedure. He made her feel comfortable and she is healing well. The staff are caring and helpful. We are grateful to them and would not hesitate going back if needed.
- James W
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Dr. Conner was very nice and answered all my questions, and was able to put me to ease as much as my anxiety would allow! I would go back to him if needed further dental work.
- Dawn R
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Nice and considerate.
- Stanley S
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Very professional. Very thorough. Very thoughtful. All while easy going, making everything less stressful.
- K.V. B