Minor Preprosthetic Oral Surgery Procedures Flashcards
Pre-prosthetic Surgery is the
surgical improvement of the denture bearing area and
surrounding tissues (Hard and Soft) to support the best possible prosthetic
replacement.
The goal of pre-prosthetic surgery is to establish a
functional biologic platform for
supportive or retentive mechanisms that will maintain or support prosthetic
rehabilitation.
Tooth Loss starts an immediate change in the —.
jaws
— is the primary cause for this resorption
Lack of functional stress from teeth and periodontal ligament following extraction
— begins to resorb after extraction and this process is unpredictable from one
patient to another
Bone
n some patient’s, the bone loss stabilizes and in others it continues to include a
total loss of
alveolar and underlying basal bone.
Resorption is accelerated by
denture wearing
— denture wearers affected more than — denture wearers
Mandibular
maxillary
Resorption affects the mandible more severely because
(2)
- Decreased surface area
- Less favorable distribution of forces
Factors Responsible for Enhanced Bone Resorption
Systemic factors
(2)
– Nutritional abnormality e.g. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency
– Systemic bone disease
– Systemic bone disease
(3)
- Osteoporosis
- Endocrine dysfunction e.g. Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism
- Other conditions that affect bone metabolism e.g. Osteomalacia, Renal Osteodystrophy
Factors Responsible for Enhanced Bone Resorption
Local factors
(3)
- Surgery (Alveoloplasty, Some form of bone removal in the alveolar ridge)
- Denture wearing
- Low mandibular plane angle
– Can generate greater bite force
The Challenge of Edentulism
With loss of teeth, there is
significant resorption leading to
— in the jaws.
However, the —
still remain in the same place.
bone atrophy
muscle attachments
Bone Loss following Dental Extractions
Long Term Results
(6)
- Loss of bony alveolar ridge
- Increase in intra-arch space
- Increase influence of surrounding soft tissue
– Tongue expansion - Decrease stability and retention of prosthesis
- Increased discomfort from improper prosthesis adaptation
- Severe resorption of the mandible can make the patient susceptible for a fracture
Evaluation of Supporting Bone
(4)
- Inspection
- Palpation
- Radiographic Examination
- Models Evaluation
Characteristics of the Ideal Alveolar Ridge
(4)
- Proper Jaw Relationship.
- Proper Configuration of the Alveolar Process (broad U-shaped ridge with Vertical components
as Parallel as possible). - No Bony or Soft tissue protuberances or undercuts.
- Adequate attached Keratinized mucosa in the primary denture bearing area.
Characteristics of the Ideal Alveolar ridge
(6)
- Adequate Vestibular Depth (Buccal and Lingual sulcus)
- Adequate bone height and width
- “Fixed Tissue” under dentures
- Absence of redundant tissue
- No obstructing frena or scar bands
- No displacing muscle attachments