Losing a tooth can really impact your eating habits and confidence. Thankfully, modern dental procedures like alveoplasty with a fixed-hybrid denture can offer an effective solution.
When is alveoloplasty necessary?
It is an oral surgery meant to smooth and reshape the alveolar ridge (the jaw bone that holds your teeth) often after tooth extraction. It becomes necessary when this ridge is uneven or jagged, preventing the denture from securely fitting in your mouth. This procedure will allow for proper implant placement and long-term comfort.
Is a hybrid denture removable?
Fixed-hybrid dentures are not removable like traditional or removable dentures. Instead, they are securely attached to jaw bone implants, making them stable and “permanent,” mimicking natural teeth.
How painful is alveoloplasty?
With local anesthesia or anesthetic, alveoloplasty isn’t painful during the procedure, although you may feel some pressure.
Afterward, you might expect some mild soreness, which is normal at the beginning of the healing process, but ice packs and prescribed pain relief keep discomfort in check.
Can you get dentures without alveoloplasty?
Sometimes, yes—if your alveolar ridge is already smooth, and even after tooth extraction, you might not need alveoloplasty.
However, for a fixed-hybrid denture, an uneven ridge can compromise the denture’s fit and implant placement.
How long does it take to recover from an alveoloplasty?
The healing process typically takes 4-6 weeks, though you’ll likely feel better within days.
Swelling subsides quickly with ice packs, and the incision in the gum heals as the bone reshapes.
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