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Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

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Ensure Your Dentures Fit Comfortably

Dr. Koshgerian and Dr. Shelton perform pre-prosthetic surgery for patients who are about to receive dentures or who have discomfort associated with their current dentures. Dentures sit on top of a bony ridge in the mouth. Pre-prosthetic surgery involves reshaping or smoothing this ridge so that the prosthesis will be more comfortable and secure.

This procedure can include removing excess bone or tissue, utilizing bone grafting, extracting teeth, or exposing impacted teeth. Your surgeon will discuss your personalized treatment plan based on your condition and oral health needs.

Benefits of Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

Pre-prosthetic surgery aims to improve the lives of patients in multiple ways, including:

  • Restore the form of your smile through grafting or rebuilding the alveolar ridge.
  • Prevent sores that are caused by ill-fitting dentures.
  • Ensure that the dentures fit comfortably so you will enjoy wearing them.

Types of Anesthesia

The right anesthesia will depend on the complexity of your procedure and your level of anxiety.

Patient Testimonials

Hear from our patients about their experiences with Pre-Prosthetic Surgery and other procedures.

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Allan

Lemon Grove

"My name is Allan, and I am from Lemon Grove, and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth taken out. My overall experience has been awesome. Starting with the staff and the doctors, they care about you, and they really want to make your experience well. The practice was clean, very inviting, and friendly. The doctors here were very thorough and explained everything to me and put my mind at ease. After the procedure, I’m feeling great. The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego sets the bar on their friendliness and professionalism in the industry."
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Igor

La Jolla

"My name is Igor from La Jolla, and I had a biopsy with Dr. Koshgerian. I think the office is great. From the minute I walked in the door to the minute I left, I just felt a sense of courtesy and efficiency. Dr. Koshgerian is, first, extremely competent. The way he performed the procedure and instructions and things that I got and so forth were excellent. He has a team that respects him and works together with him. And then, as a person, he's just a very nice person and very reassuring, very friendly. The procedure went very well. I had a great experience. For my friends and family in La Jolla and San Diego, I highly recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
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Andrea

El Cajon

"Hi, I'm Andrea and I'm from El Cajon. We came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to have my daughter's wisdom teeth extracted. When we walked into the office, the first thing I noticed was how friendly everybody was. They made us feel safe. These doctors are our experts—very gentle, humorous. The procedure was great. The recovery was so much easier than I thought it would be, but the more important thing is the contact that this staff made with us to make sure she was okay. I would definitely recommend The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to anyone."
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Angel

San Diego

"Hello, my name is Angel and I’m from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. My overall experience here was awesome. When I came in for this procedure, I was a little bit nervous, but the doctor makes you feel very comfortable instantly. The doctors and staff do a very good job at letting you know exactly what’s going to happen. The procedure went very well. I feel awesome and very comfortable now that the procedure is done. I’m so glad I got my wisdom teeth removed here. I would definitely recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to anybody."
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Asante

San Diego

"Hi, I'm Asante and I'm from San Diego. I came to The Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. When I first came here, I had felt very welcomed. I love the decor of the office and the staff was very friendly and made me feel super comfortable. The doctors here are very welcoming, awesome, and amazing at their job. It feels great. I mean, your teeth are such an important aspect of your face, and if you have a beautiful smile, you're beautiful automatically. My experience here was wonderful. I would totally come back for any surgery. I would recommend this practice because I felt very safe, and they made wisdom teeth removal a fun process."
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Ashlynn

Clairemont

"Hello, my name is Ashlynn, I’m from Clairemont, San Diego, and I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego to get my wisdom teeth removed. This practice has a lot of great people, super nice. Everyone made me feel comfortable, and they’re very reassuring. The doctors here are very caring. I do remember getting videos before the procedure about what to expect. Receiving those messages from the practice really improved my experience. I feel one hundred percent better after this procedure and to any of my friends that need their wisdom teeth removed, I would absolutely recommend The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego."
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Aurora

Santee

"Hi, I’m Aurora from Santee, California, and I had my wisdom teeth taken out by Dr. Koshgerian. The office here, they’re very nice. I really like it here. The staff here, they’re very friendly. Made me feel extremely comfortable right off the bat, and very helpful too. Dr. Koshgerian—he’s very nice. It’s easy to talk with him. I could be, like, comfortable around him. The surgery went well. It was really fast. I had a great experience, and I highly recommend Dr. Koshgerian."
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Belinda

Spring Valley

"Hi, I'm Belinda from Spring Valley. I came to the Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Specialist of San Diego for an extraction and an implant. When I walked through that door, it's upbeat, there's music playing in the background, people are smiling. Dr. Shelton is one of the most wonderful doctors I have ever met in my life. The quality of life has definitely improved. It turned into the most wonderful experience I ever had. I would recommend the singing surgeon, Dr. Shelton, to everybody and anybody. Dr. Shelton, he's fantastic."
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Andrea

La Mesa

"Hi, my name is Andrea. I’m from La Mesa. I came to The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego for help reinforcing my dental implant. My experience here was great. I met with the doctor so that we could talk about everything that was going to happen. That definitely helped with alleviating the fear that I did have. My procedure went really well and I’m feeling really good. Everything’s healed very well. I’m already recommending The Oral Surgery Specialists of San Diego. Out of five stars, I’m giving them ten!"

How Can We Help?

If you have questions, would like to learn more about a procedure, or wish to schedule an appointment, give us a call. Our board-certified surgeons and attentive team are here to help.