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Alveoloplasty | What is Alveoloplasty

Alveoloplasty 

Alveoloplasty is a dental pre-prosthetic procedure performed to smoothen or reshape the jawbone. In this procedure, the bony edges of the alveolar ridge and its surrounding structures is made smooth, redesigned or recontoured so that a well-fitting, comfortable, and esthetic dental prosthesis may be fabricated. 

Alveoloplasty for Dentures 

Fitting for dentures. If you're missing teeth and are being fitted for full or partial denturesalveoloplasty may be necessary to ensure a snug fit on the gum. Bumps and ridges in the bone can cause gaps between the denture and the gum. 

Healing for the Denture 

The dentist will provide you with temporary immediate dentures as the gum tissue heals. Once the tissues are fully healed, the time is right to add dentures to your mouth. In general, it usually takes between six and eight weeks following the tooth extraction for dentures to be placed. However, each patient is unique.  

What is Alveoloplasty Dental 

Alveoloplasty in Conjunction with Extractions – Four or More Teeth Or Tooth Spaces, Per Quadrant - Dental Procedure Code Description. ... Alveoloplasty, named for the spongy alveolar bone that surrounds a tooth's roots, is a surgical procedure used to re-contour supporting bone.

If you are currently struggling with a denture that doesn't fit, give our dentists a call today, and let us get you smiling with confidence again!

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