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Alveoloplasty in Stockholm \u2013 Jawbone Smoothing Before Implants or Dentures<\/h1>\n\n

Alveoloplasty in Stockholm<\/strong> at Gloss & Floss Dental Care\u00ae is a minor oral-surgery procedure used to smooth or reshape uneven jawbone after tooth extraction or before planning dentures, implants or other tooth replacements. The goal is to create a more comfortable and stable foundation for healing, prosthetic fit and future treatment planning.<\/p>\n\n

Alveoloplasty is also called ridge smoothing or ridge recontouring. It is different from bone grafting or bone augmentation. Alveoloplasty reshapes existing bone; bone grafting adds or rebuilds bone when more volume is needed for a planned treatment.<\/p>\n\n

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What is alveoloplasty?<\/h2>\n

Alveoloplasty is the careful surgical smoothing of the alveolar ridge, the part of the jawbone that supports the teeth. After an extraction, the bone may sometimes feel sharp, uneven or irregular under the gum. In selected cases, reshaping the ridge can improve comfort, healing and the fit of future dentures, implants or fixed restorations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

When may alveoloplasty be needed?<\/h2>\n\n

Not every tooth extraction requires alveoloplasty. It is considered when the bone contour may create discomfort, delay prosthetic planning or make the fit of a denture or restoration less predictable.<\/p>\n\n

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After tooth extraction<\/h3>\n

After a tooth is removed, the ridge may sometimes have sharp edges, bony spicules or uneven areas. Smoothing the bone can reduce irritation and support a more comfortable healing process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Before removable dentures<\/h3>\n

A denture needs a stable and comfortable base. If the bone under the gum is sharp or irregular, it may contribute to sore spots or poor fit. Learn more about removable dentures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Before dental implants<\/h3>\n

In some implant cases, the ridge shape needs to be evaluated before implant planning. Alveoloplasty may be relevant when contouring existing bone can improve the surgical or prosthetic plan. Learn more about dental implants in Stockholm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Before fixed prosthetic planning<\/h3>\n

A smoother ridge can sometimes support better planning for fixed restorations, depending on the case. If crowns, bridges or implant-supported restorations are part of the plan, the ridge contour may need to be reviewed. Read more about crowns and bridges<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Alveoloplasty is not the same as bone grafting<\/h2>\n\n

This distinction is important. Alveoloplasty smooths or reshapes the existing jawbone. Bone grafting or guided bone regeneration is used when additional bone volume is needed. In other words, alveoloplasty is mainly a contouring procedure, while augmentation is a rebuilding procedure.<\/p>\n\n

During consultation, your dentist evaluates whether the problem is an uneven contour, lack of bone volume, infection risk, denture instability or implant-planning limitation. The treatment recommendation depends on diagnosis, X-rays when needed and the final restorative goal.<\/p>\n\n

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Related oral-surgery and prosthetic pages<\/h2>\n

Alveoloplasty is often connected to extraction, implant planning, denture planning or oral-surgery assessment. These pages may help you understand the wider treatment context.<\/p>\n\n