Pre-prosthetic surgery is a surgical procedure performed to reshape and condition the alveolar ridge before making a dental prosthesis or implant.
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Before performing a dental prosthesis, the dentist must evaluate the quality and quantity of the alveolar ridge, in order to ensure the retention and stability of the prosthesis.
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They are generally outpatient surgeries and performed under local anesthesia. We share with you a more extensive explanation about what a pre-prosthetic surgery means.
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Source: Youtube/ Abbotsford Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre: Dr. Nayeem Esmail, Inc.