Pre-Prosthetic Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
in what cases would there be soft tissue excisions needed?
A
- frenectomy
- papillary hyperplasia
- flabby ridges
- denture induced hyperplasia
- maxillary tuberosity reduction
- retromolar pad reduction
2
Q
name some ridge extension procedures
A
Vestibuloplasty (increases height of alveolar ridge)
- maxillary
- mandibular
3
Q
in what cases would there be hard tissue excisions needed?
A
- removal of retained roots/teeth
- mandibular and maxillary tori
- maxillary tuberosity
- exostoses (bony growth on bone)
- undercuts
- mylohyoid ridge reduction
4
Q
what are some general examples of hard tissue augmentation procedures?
A
- autocrafts (iliac crest bone, rib)
- allografts (other human)
- xenografts (animals)
- Synthetic grafts
- Implants
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