Alveoloplasty
Alveoloplasty is a common type of dental procedure involves the surgical smoothing and re-contouring of a patient’s jalveolar ridge. The procedure is most often performed as either after a tooth extraction or as a stand-alone procedure intended to prepare a patient for a denture or dental implant. In most cases, alveoloplasty is associated with reshaping the patient’s jawbone after teeth have been removed or lost due to gum disease or dental truama.
Alveoloplasty is a relatively simple procedure that can be done under local anesthesia and sedation, so you will not feel any pain during the process. The surgery takes about an hour and it is usually done on an outpatient basis, meaning that you will be able to go home after surgery.
The primary benefit of alveoloplasty after tooth extraction is that it results in a more suitable jawbone shape for future dental treatments, like dental impalnts or dentures. This treatment facilitates the healing process. When Alveoloplasty is performed in association with denture, its purpose is to optimize the patient’s alveolar ridge’s shape. This helps to reduce the complications of dentures as well as improving stability of the prosthetic applicences, retention and overall patient comfort.
Who Needs Alveoloplasty?
You might be a candidate for alveoloplasty if you recently lost teeth or had them extracted owing to dental illness or other oral trauma, such as from an accident.
This frequent operation aims to smooth the jawbone so that dentures may be fitted correctly or reconstructive surgery can be done.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAL FROM ALVEOPLASTY?
The surgery usually takes about an hour to complete and recovery time is usually around two weeks. The surgery is done under general anesthesia and patients will need someone to drive them home after the procedure is completed. Recovery time can vary depending on how much bone was removed during the surgery, but most people are able to return to work after one week following their procedure.