Alveolar bone protrusion is medically termed bone resorption. Often, such protrusions severely compromise dental aesthetics and may even increase tooth mobility. Therefore, proper correction is paramount. How is alveolar bone protrusion corrected?
Create dental impressions: A quick-setting impression material is placed over your teeth. After biting down for 1–2 minutes, it is removed to form a model of your teeth. This is used to develop the surgical plan and facilitates future correction comparisons.This examines the specific conditions of your teeth and bones to facilitate the development of an accurate surgical plan.
Oral examination: The dentist will use instruments to gently open your mouth and inspect the oral cavity. This assesses any existing oral conditions to determine surgical suitability.
Photography: Before correction, the dentist takes photographs of your teeth from various angles for future reference and comparison.Pre-operative consultation: The doctor will discuss the general surgical plan with you.
Surgery: Typically completed within 60 minutes. The procedure uses local anesthesia. You will feel the doctor working nearby and may be asked to perform actions like clenching your teeth or opening your mouth. Post-operative care follows the surgery.