Presentations typically categorize procedures into hard and soft tissue corrections: Preprosthetic surgery; Prosthodontic consideraration | PPTX
Scalpel frenectomy + secondary healing. (Pro: Simple. Con: Relapse risk high). preprosthetic surgery ppt
Conserving as much alveolar bone as possible while correcting ridge relationships between the maxilla and mandible. Comprehensive Classification of Procedures Conserving as much alveolar bone as possible while
| Complication | Risk Level | Prevention | Management | |--------------|------------|------------|-------------| | during anterior loop dissection | Red | CBCT to map anterior loop (present in 30% of cases) | Refer to microsurgeon; prescribe gabapentin | | Wound dehiscence over bone graft | Yellow | Tension-free primary closure, periosteal scoring | Chlorhexidine rinse; allow secondary healing; avoid graft exposure | | Inadequate vestibule depth post-op | Green | Over-correction during surgery (aim for 15mm depth) | Revision vestibuloplasty with skin graft | periosteal scoring | Chlorhexidine rinse
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