Smooth selected irregularities
Preserve useful supporting bone.
Pre-prosthetic & alveoloplasty surgery · Hallandale Beach
A smoother ridge.
A thoughtful fit.
A comfortable restoration begins with the foundation beneath it. Pre-prosthetic planning considers the shape of your jaw and gums alongside the denture or restoration you intend to wear.
The restoration and its foundation · Planned together
Individual treatment planningDr. Christopher GarciaIcónica Dental Group · Hallandale Beach
Pre-prosthetic & alveoloplasty surgery at Icónica
Begin with the denture.
Prepare the foundation.
Alveoloplasty reshapes selected areas of the alveolar ridge, the bone that supports teeth and later forms the foundation for a denture. Sharp or irregular areas may interfere with comfort or fit. We assess whether conservative reshaping is appropriate and coordinate it with your restorative plan.
Coordinate the procedures
The site and the future restoration.
Prepare for the next stage
A coordinated surgical and prosthetic sequence.
Explore the approach
Understand your options.
Choose with clarity.
Your examination and goals guide which approach is appropriate.
Ridge contour
Smooth selected irregularities
Alveoloplasty may address sharp edges or uneven contours that interfere with a planned prosthesis. The amount of reshaping is based on the clinical need.
- Planning priority
- Preserve useful supporting bone.
- Your next step
- Review the findings, alternatives, and treatment sequence with Dr. Garcia.
Extractions
Coordinate the procedures
When appropriate, ridge reshaping may be performed at the time of extraction. Some sites are reassessed after initial healing instead.
- Planning priority
- The site and the future restoration.
- Your next step
- Review the findings, alternatives, and treatment sequence with Dr. Garcia.
Denture fit
Prepare for the next stage
Surgical preparation is one part of denture treatment. Impressions, design, healing, and adjustments also influence the final fit.
- Planning priority
- A coordinated surgical and prosthetic sequence.
- Your next step
- Review the findings, alternatives, and treatment sequence with Dr. Garcia.
A closer look
Details that matter.
A plan you understand.
Planning the next stepFit is planned.
Fit is planned.
Not left to chance.
The anticipated denture design helps guide the preparation of the ridge. We explain which areas need attention, whether a staged approach is appropriate, and how healing can affect the timing of impressions and adjustments.
Images illustrate general treatment concepts and are not presented as patient results.
The Icónica approach
Thoughtful steps.
Personal attention.
Your care begins with a conversation and a clear assessment. We connect the treatment recommendation to your health, comfort, and long-term plan.
Evaluate the foundation
Examine the ridge, soft tissues, and restorative goals. Review health and imaging as needed.
Coordinate the prosthesis
Plan the surgical changes around the intended denture or restoration.
Reshape selectively
Address the indicated irregularities with attention to the supporting tissues.
Heal & refine the fit
Reassess healing and coordinate impressions, fabrication, relines, or adjustments.
After treatment
Healing first.
Fit follows.
The ridge and gums change as they heal. Instructions for wearing an existing or immediate denture are specific to your case. Attend the planned checks and adjustments, and avoid modifying your denture yourself.
Before you begin, we review your health history, medications, treatment alternatives, expected sequence, and costs. Bring your questions so the plan is clear.
Advanced imaging at Icónica
Vatech CBCT.
CleverOne clarity.
Icónica uses Vatech cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) with CleverOne software to support diagnosis and the planning of surgical and dental implant procedures. When clinically indicated, three-dimensional imaging helps us assess tooth roots, available bone, and nearby structures such as nerves and sinuses.
CleverOne supports image review and visual treatment planning, helping us explain your anatomy and proposed care more clearly. For implant treatment, this information supports assessment of the site and planning of implant position.
Imaging is selected for your individual needs. CBCT is used when the additional three-dimensional information is clinically appropriate; it is not required for every examination or procedure.
Your questions, answered
Clarity before
the next step.
Learn about pre-prosthetic & alveoloplasty surgery, planning, care, and payment.
Planning & your options
What is alveoloplasty?
It is surgical reshaping of selected areas of the tooth-supporting ridge, often to prepare for a denture or another prosthesis.
Does everyone getting dentures need it?
No. The ridge and planned prosthesis are assessed to decide whether surgery is useful or whether nonsurgical adjustments are sufficient.
Is bone removed?
Selected bone may be smoothed or reduced. The goal is to address the indicated contours while preserving useful support.
Can it be done with extractions?
Sometimes. The condition of the site and restorative plan determine whether the procedures are combined or staged.
Treatment & ongoing care
Is this the same as bone grafting?
No. Alveoloplasty reshapes bone; grafting aims to develop or preserve bone. They serve different purposes.
How is the area numbed?
The anesthesia and comfort plan are explained before treatment. Your health history and procedure help guide the approach.
When will my denture be made?
Timing depends on healing and whether an immediate or delayed denture is planned. The team explains the sequence and expected adjustments.
Will my denture fit perfectly afterward?
Surgery can address specific foundation concerns, but denture fit also depends on design and tissue changes. Adjustments or relines may be needed.
What are the risks?
Possible risks include bleeding, infection, swelling, delayed healing, and changes to the supporting tissues. The relevant risks and alternatives are discussed before treatment.
Costs & payment
How much does treatment cost?
Your estimate depends on the findings, procedure or restoration, complexity, and additional care. We review the planned fees and inclusions before you proceed.
Will insurance cover my treatment?
Coverage depends on your plan and the reason for treatment. Cosmetic services may not be covered. Our team can help review benefits and the estimated patient portion; an estimate does not guarantee insurer payment.
Do you offer financing?
Icónica offers access to Cherry, Sunbit, and CareCredit. Approval, rates, offers, and repayment terms vary by provider and applicant.
Begin with a conversation
Your next step.
A plan made for you.
Visit Icónica Dental Group in Hallandale Beach to explore pre-prosthetic & alveoloplasty surgery with Dr. Christopher Garcia.
Explore Cherry, Sunbit & CareCredit ↗General patient information: AAOMS patient information on pre-prosthetic surgery. Individual recommendations, treatment timing, and outcomes vary.