Pre Prosthetic Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
Give some instances in where soft tissue surgery may be used in prosthodontics
A
Frenoplasty
Papillary or denture induced hyperplasia
Flabby ridges
Reduction of maxillary tuberosity or Retromolar pad
Ridge extension procedures
Augmentation such as soft tissue grafting
2
Q
Give some reasons hard tissue can be modified for prosthodontics
A
Removal of retrained roots / teeth etc
Removal of tori
Reduce maxillary tuberosity
Create undercuts
Mylohyoid ridge reduction
3
Q
What are autografts, allografts, xenografts and synthetic grafts?
A
Auto = iliac crest bone, rib from your body
Allo = bone from other humans
Xeno = from animals
Synth = synthetic material e.g. beta tricalcium phosphate
