Pre-Prosthetic Surgery

The preparation of your mouth before the placement of a prosthesis is referred to as pre-prosthetic surgery.

Some patients require minor oral surgical procedures before receiving a partial or complete denture in order to ensure the maximum level of comfort. A denture sits on the bone ridge, so it is very important that the bone is the proper shape and size. If a tooth needs to be extracted, the underlying bone might be sharp and uneven. For the best fit of a denture, the bone might need to be smoothed or reshaped. Occasionally, excess bone may need to be removed prior to denture insertion.

One or more of the following procedures might need to be performed in order to prepare your mouth for a denture:

  • Bone smoothing and reshaping
  • Removal of excess bone
  • Bone ridge reduction
  • Removal of excess gum tissue
  • Exposure of impacted teeth

We will review your particular needs with you during your appointment.

Great Oak Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

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Dr. Farren is very pleasant to deal with, answers questions fully, explains procedures and is very skillful administering local anesthetic, as well as performing surgical procedures. All the staff are friendly and help put patients at ease. The whole experience is professional, but also friendly and reassuring.

- Nancy H

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Dr. Farren and his staff: Hillary, Anna, Adriana and front desk girls were amazing in all aspects in my treatment. Like I wrote above exceed my expectations. Great work, extraordinary care! Thank you very much!

- Yaroslav T

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Easy painless procedure and very friendly staff.

- Jenn L

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Super nice and comforting staff, overall great experience.

- Morgan M

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Thank you Dr. Farren and Staff! You really took care of me. You are talented, compassionate, understanding and caring. I had two other dental implant consultations before choosing Great Oak. I definitely made the right decision! Thirty years of serious dental issues is behind me now thanks to you all, I have and will recommend you to everyone who has dental/facial issues.

- Vickie L

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I recently had a wisdom tooth extraction by Dr. Farren and my overall experience was phenomenal. From the time you walk into the door, you’re greeted with a smile from every single staff member you encounter. Every appointment I had, there was no wait, all my questions were answered and I felt comfortable. Every staff member was personable and professional and put me at ease along the way. Thank you to everyone who participated in my care! You all are amazing! I would recommend Dr. Farren for your next wisdom tooth extraction!

- Chelsea M

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My family and I had met with a couple oral surgeons in the area when my son’s orthodontist told us my son would need to get his one tooth extracted. Being my son is 9 and this is his first experience with surgery I especially wanted someone who both my son and I felt comfortable with. After not getting a good vibe from the other surgeons, we scheduled a consultation with Dr. Farren. The minute we left his office, both my son and I knew he was the right man for the job. Dr. Farren and his staff are beyond amazing. They are so sweet and friendly and were so caring and kind to my son (especially McKenzie and Hillary-THANK YOU!!!) . Their “bedside” manner and the way they helped him feel at ease the day of his surgery helped to make an unpleasant situation more enjoyable, or as enjoyable as oral surgery can be! I cannot say enough good things about the team at Great Oaks and will refer them to anyone needing an oral surgeon. I would especially recommend them to parents of younger children. Being 9 he is inquisitive and wants to ask all the questions and know all the things. Dr. Farren and his staff were fantastic and were able to provide him with details and information about his procedure without adding to his nervousness. Thank you for everything Great Oaks! We appreciate you!.

- Sarah C

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I came to Dr. Farren after an accident in which I sustained a good amount of facial trauma. I lost 2 teeth and needed 3 more extracted. Dr. Farren performed 2 bone grafts on my jaw followed by 3 implants. His work is impeccable and I am so glad that he was recommended to me. I hope I never have to see him again, but he is the best oral surgeon I could have hoped for. The team at Great Oaks Oral Surgery were always professional, accommodating and truly made me feel at home and comfortable. Thank you all for the amazing work you did for me.

- Ian D

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Had major procedure with extremely easy recovery. Pain was short-lived and at a minimum. Super friendly staff all around!

- Steve D

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My experience with Dr. Farren and his staff was wonderful. I was nervous going into the office, but they calmed my nerves and performed a totally painless extraction. Dr Farren clearly and calmly explained everything he was doing as the procedure was performed and made sure I was aware of expectations and procedures post surgery. In the quiet time, while waiting to leave, Adriana was fun to talk to, keeping me upbeat. All I can say is Dr Farren and staff are the best. I totally wasted a worry!

- Diane H

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This Dr’s kindness and compassion and professional skill level is reflected by all the professionals he employs in his practice. It is a blessing to have him and his whole team providing such a wonderful service to all those in his care.

- Beverly D

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This was my first experience with having an implant and from what I heard from family and friends I was not looking forward to having it done but I knew I needed it. Dr. Fallen and everyone in his office explained everything in the process in terms that I could understand. Everyone in Dr. Fallen's office was friendly but more importantly professional. During the whole procedure Dr. Fallen explained everything he was doing and made sure I was not in pain. I would recommend Dr. Fallen and his office to anyone who is considering or has decided to get an implant.

- Richard O

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Very pleased with visits. Everything went well, thanks to the expertise of staff and Doctor.

- Raymond S

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I had the most epic experience in this class act office. Dr Farrens nurse McKenzie is phenomenal!

- Cerrone

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My entire experience with Great Oaks was as pleasurable as dental surgery could be. Any anxiety was alleviated by the performance of all the staff, from the front office to the surgical assistants to Dr. warren himself.

- James P

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I was just a guest to the office as a ride for my girlfriend twice as she had extractions, bone grafting, and then 2 dental implants. The office is very comfortable and nicely decorated. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, and immediately put my girlfriend right at ease. I like the coffee there. My girlfriend came out in a very reasonable time in very good spirits both times. She says both times she was asking when procedures would start to only find out she had just woke up and they were already done. She says both times healing and everything that she had no pain at all. My girlfriend raves about the Doctor, Hilary the Surgical Assistant, the lady that starts the iv’s, and Shawn (the lady that answers phones, greets you, and confirms appointments. I liked her very much too. Overall it seems to me they are amazing and based on my girlfriend’s experience I would highly recommend Doctor Farren as a first choice for oral surgery.

- Danielle H

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Practically pain free implants, not even an exaggeration. I am actually shocked as to really having no pain since 2 implants 3 days ago. The same for 3 extractions and bone graft in preparation for the implants in January. I had been putting off procedures for years for fear. Doctor Farren and his Surgical assistant Hillary are amazing! Something that had been so dreaded was one of the easiest appointments.

- Jaime G

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Dr. Farren is very helpful answering all your questions as well as outlining what to expect during as well as after the procedure. The staff is also very supportive and professional which is important. I would definitely recommend their services.

- Robert S

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My son broke his jaw over the weekend and we were able to get in right away. During a tough time the staff made us as comfortable as possible. They answered all of our questions and put us at ease.

- David E

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My dentist referred me to Dr. Farren for dental implants. Dr. Farren and his whole staff were very professional. The ease of scheduling appointments, the pleasant and knowledgeable assistants and Dr. Farrens calming and reassuring demeanor put me at ease and made the whole experience that much easier. I would highly recommend Great Oak oral surgery and dental implant center.

- Dave C

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