Overview
When teeth are lost, the surrounding gums shrink as the underlying jawbone undergoes natural atrophy and resorption. Previous infections, gum disease, trauma and other conditions that have led to the removal of teeth can also leave the jawbone with defects and an uneven surface.
To address this, an alveolectomy, also known as an alveoplasty, reshapes and levels the jawbone. This surgical step removes rugged areas of the jawbone, creating a flatter surface and more favourable surroundings for dental implants. It also removes areas susceptible to resorption, allowing clinicians to rely on deeper, higher-quality bone.
Jawbone reshaping also provides the space needed for the construction of the replacement teeth and prosthesis. This provides flexibility in tooth arrangement, helps keep the transition between the prosthesis and natural gums hidden and creates a flat interface that helps simplify cleaning and maintaining good hygiene.
Common questions
Find out answers to common questions regarding Jawbone Reshaping (Alveolectomy) below.
An alveolectomy, also known as an alveoplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes and smooths the jawbone by removing rugged areas to create a flatter surface for dental implant placement.
Yes. An alveolectomy is also referred to as an alveoplasty.
Following tooth loss, the jawbone naturally undergoes atrophy and resorption. Previous infections, gum disease, trauma and other conditions may also leave defects and an uneven surface. Jawbone reshaping removes rugged areas of the jawbone to create a flatter surface and more favourable surroundings for dental implants.
When teeth are lost, the underlying jawbone undergoes natural atrophy and resorption, which causes the surrounding gums to shrink.
Yes. Jawbone reshaping removes rugged areas of the jawbone, including areas susceptible to resorption, allowing clinicians to rely on deeper, higher-quality bone.
Jawbone reshaping creates space for the construction of the replacement teeth and prosthesis. It also provides flexibility in tooth arrangement and helps keep the transition between the prosthesis and natural gums hidden.
Yes. Gum and bone surgery creates space to incorporate the gum component into the design of the prosthesis and provides flexibility in the arrangement of the replacement teeth.
Reshaping uneven or irregular areas of the underlying bone creates a flatter gum interface where the prosthesis contacts the natural gums. This helps simplify cleaning and maintenance over time.
Jawbone reshaping may be performed during the surgical installation of the dental implants. During the procedure, the gums are levelled by reshaping uneven or irregular areas of the underlying bone, creating a flat gum interface that helps simplify cleaning and maintenance over time.
Jawbone reshaping is a surgical procedure. Any surgery performed as part of All-On-4 Plus® treatment is carried out under general anaesthetic.