Preprosthetic surgery to regularize the alveolar ridge: clinical case report

• Autor(a) principal: Cezar de Sant’Ana, Maria Eduarda
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Duarte Alves de Carvalho, Artur, Oliveira e Silva, Fábia Rayanne, Nunes Ribeiro, Lilian, Melo da Costa Rodrigues, Márcio, Santos Silva, Mariana Roberta, Gonzalo Valdivia Ugarte, Rodrigo, Cordeiro de Melo Filho, Sérgio Murilo, Martins de Araújo, Emerllyn Shayane, Andrey da Costa Araújo, Fábio, Dias de Oliveira e Silva, Emanuel
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1653
• topic: Cirurgia bucal pré-protética; Reabilitação bucal; Planejamento de prótese dentária; Pre-prosthetic oral surgery; Dental prosthetics planning; Oral rehabilitation

Dental extractions significantly change the anatomy of the alveolar ridge, and the maxillary and mandibular alveolar ridges may present with bony spicules or protuberances, which can make it difficult or even impossible to adapt prostheses. In these cases, pre-prosthetic surgeries may be indicated. Objective: This study aims to report a clinical case of ridge regularization surgery for subsequent installation of a complete lower prosthesis in a patient with limiting systemic conditions, as well as discuss the indications and surgical possibilities. Case report: Female patient, 50 years old, reported aesthetic complaints and inability to chew and is being treated for bronchiectasis. On intraoral clinical examination, we observed an irregular lower alveolar ridge indicated for ridge regularization surgery. The patient underwent the surgical procedure under local anesthesia and the use of bone files and is being monitored for the creation of a complete removable prosthesis. Conclusion: Pre-prosthetic surgery offers ideal conditions for the installation of dental prosthetics, with adequate healing that guarantees the success of the treatment.