title: Preprosthetic surgery for the edentulous patients.
abstract: Preprosthetic surgery is a rapidly changing area of dentistry. A knowledge of the range, capabilities, and limitations of the commonly used surgical procedures is a must for anyone treating a patient who will receive a complete denture prosthesis. It cannot be overemphasized that the establishment of a clear treatment plan and close coordination of all parties involved in the reconstructive effort are essential to achieve the best overall result.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Costello
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Betts
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Barber
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Fonseca
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D000543:Alveoloplasty; D015921:Dental Implants; D003824:Denture, Complete; D005096:Exostoses / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014727:Vestibuloplasty
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants