Reduction Surgery

Reduction surgery in dentistry, often referred to as alveoloplasty or osseous reduction surgery, is a surgical procedure aimed at reshaping or reducing the height or contour of alveolar bone. This is typically done to facilitate prosthetic rehabilitation, improve periodontal health, or correct bony irregularities.

Clinical Objectives Include:

1. Prosthetic preparation: Creating a smooth and uniform bone contour to support dentures, crowns, or bridges.
2. Periodontal health: Removing bony ledges or irregularities that contribute to plaque accumulation and periodontal disease.
3. Trauma or pathology management: Correcting bone deformities resulting from injury, infection, or congenital anomalies.

Procedure Overview

• Surgical exposure of the alveolar bone.
• Precise removal or reshaping of bone using surgical instruments or rotary tools.
• Smoothing the bone to achieve functional and esthetic contours.
• Postoperative care to ensure proper healing and maintenance of surrounding soft tissues.

Objective
To optimize bone architecture for functional, esthetic, and periodontal outcomes.