{"id":137,"date":"2026-09-26T14:42:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T14:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signatureoms.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=137"},"modified":"2026-09-26T14:44:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T14:44:01","slug":"pre-prosthetic-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/signature-oms.com\/?page_id=137","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Prosthetic Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":" <div id=\"pre-prosthetic\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-page-hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-954f1251 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:180px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\"> <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Oral Surgery Procedures \u00b7 Denture Preparation<\/p>   <h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(38px, 5vw, 58px)\">Pre-Prosthetic Surgery<\/h1>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.6\">A partial or full denture rests on the ridges of bone and gum where teeth used to be. When those ridges are sharp, uneven or blocked by extra bone or tissue, a denture can\u2019t sit securely or comfortably. Pre-prosthetic surgery reshapes the bone and gums so dentures and other prosthetics fit better, stay in place and feel more comfortable.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-group sos-facts is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:28px\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-38f16e5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:16px\"> <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-event\" aria-hidden=\"true\">event<\/span> <strong class=\"has-primary-color\">Often 1 visit<\/strong> procedures can be combined<\/p> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-38f16e5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:16px\"> <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\">lock<\/span> <strong class=\"has-primary-color\">Local or sedation<\/strong> anesthesia options<\/p> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-38f16e5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:16px\"> <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-verified\" aria-hidden=\"true\">verified<\/span> <strong class=\"has-primary-color\">Better fit<\/strong> for dentures and partials<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:32px\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-on-primary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-manrope-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?page_id=58\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:28px;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-event\" aria-hidden=\"true\">event<\/span>Book Consultation<\/a><\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-background has-border-color has-manrope-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?page_id=111\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,122,255,0.4);border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:rgba(0,122,255,0.05);padding-top:16px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:28px;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase\">Before Anesthesia Guide<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>   <div id=\"why\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-guide has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(226,232,240,0.6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0280670 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px\"> <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Why It\u2019s Done<\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">Preparing a stable foundation<\/h2>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">Surgery is recommended only when the shape of the bone or gums would compromise how a denture fits or functions.<\/p> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9c04a273 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\">warning<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Signs it may help<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>Sharp or uneven bone that causes sore spots under a denture.<\/li>   <li>Bony bulges or undercuts that keep a denture from seating.<\/li>   <li>Excess, loose or overgrown gum tissue.<\/li>   <li>Tight muscle attachments that pull the denture loose.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-check_circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">The goals<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>Improve the shape, height and contour of the ridges.<\/li>   <li>Remove anything that gets in the way of the prosthesis.<\/li>   <li>Increase denture stability, retention and comfort.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-groups\" aria-hidden=\"true\">groups<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">A team approach<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>The surgeon plans with the dentist who will make your denture.<\/li>   <li>An exam and X-rays show the bone and tissue that need attention.<\/li>   <li>Reshaping is often done at the same visit as any needed extractions.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>   <div id=\"procedures\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-guide has-surface-container-low-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(226,232,240,0.6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0280670 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px\"> <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Common Procedures<\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">What pre-prosthetic surgery may include<\/h2>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">One or more of these procedures may be recommended, depending on your anatomy and the prosthesis planned.<\/p> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-38a464fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-precision_manufacturing\" aria-hidden=\"true\">precision_manufacturing<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Alveoloplasty<\/h3>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">Smooths and reshapes the jawbone ridge, removing sharp edges and undercuts. It is often done at the time of extractions, or later as a separate procedure once the sites have healed.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-biotech\" aria-hidden=\"true\">biotech<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Torus Removal<\/h3>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">Tori are harmless bony growths on the roof of the mouth or inside the lower jaw. They are removed when they interfere with a denture or partial, or are repeatedly irritated when chewing.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-healing\" aria-hidden=\"true\">healing<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Soft-Tissue &amp; Frenum<\/h3>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">Excess, loose or overgrown gum tissue is trimmed. A frenectomy releases a tight band of tissue connecting the lip, cheek or tongue to the jaw that can pull on a denture\u2019s edge.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-verified\" aria-hidden=\"true\">verified<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Vestibuloplasty &amp; Ridge Building<\/h3>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">Vestibuloplasty deepens the space between the cheek and gum so a denture has more surface to grip. Where the ridge has shrunk too much, <a href=\"\/?page_id=133\">bone grafting<\/a> can rebuild it.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  \n<div id=\"what-to-expect\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-guide has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(226,232,240,0.6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0280670 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px\">\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">The Procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">What to expect<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-38a464fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-assignment_turned_in\" aria-hidden=\"true\">assignment_turned_in<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Step 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">An exam and X-rays identify what needs reshaping, coordinated with the dentist making your prosthesis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\">lock<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Step 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Anesthesia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">These procedures are usually done under local anesthesia, with sedation available for comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-precision_manufacturing\" aria-hidden=\"true\">precision_manufacturing<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Step 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">The gum is opened, bone is smoothed or reduced, excess tissue is trimmed and the site is closed with stitches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-check_circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Step 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Healing &amp; fitting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">The tissues heal before the final denture is made. A temporary denture may be adjusted or relined during this time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"when-to-call\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-dark has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0280670 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px\">\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">After Your Procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-on-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">Know what\u2019s normal, and when to call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-primary-container-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">Recovery is similar to other minor oral surgery. Stick to soft foods for the first few days and follow your surgeon\u2019s instructions for wearing any temporary denture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5327a472 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-on-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-check_circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span>What\u2019s normal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-primary-container-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Swelling and tenderness for a few days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light oozing during the first 24 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mild soreness where a temporary denture rests on healing tissue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-on-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\">warning<\/span>Call our office if<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-primary-container-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Bleeding doesn\u2019t slow after 30 to 45 minutes of firm pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a fever above 101\u00b0F, pus or a bad taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling or pain gets worse after day three.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A denture causes a painful sore spot. Don\u2019t keep wearing it through the pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-primary-container-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">For general home-care steps, see our <a href=\"\/?page_id=120\">Post-Care &amp; Recovery guide<\/a>. <strong>If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, call 911<\/strong> or go to the nearest emergency room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"questions\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-guide has-surface-container-low-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(226,232,240,0.6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5ca0ec17 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Next Steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">Getting ready for dentures?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">A consultation will show whether your ridges are ready for a comfortable fit, or whether a little preparation would help. Implant-supported dentures may also be worth discussing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-on-primary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-manrope-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?page_id=58\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:28px;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-event\" aria-hidden=\"true\">event<\/span>Book Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-background has-border-color has-manrope-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?page_id=128\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,122,255,0.4);border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:rgba(0,122,255,0.05);padding-top:16px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:28px;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase\">About Dental Implants<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-slate-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.6\"><em>This page describes how these procedures are typically performed and is not a substitute for professional advice. Your surgeon will recommend a plan based on your exam, imaging and health history.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oral Surgery Procedures \u00b7 Denture Preparation Pre-Prosthetic Surgery A partial or full denture rests on the ridges of bone and gum where teeth used to be. When those ridges are sharp, uneven or blocked by extra bone or tissue, a denture can\u2019t sit securely or comfortably. 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