THE IMPORTANCE OF PREPROSTHETIC SURGERY: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze, through an integrative literature review, the scientific evidence regarding the importance of preprosthetic surgery in oral rehabilitation, considering its indications, techniques, clinical benefits, challenges, and limitations. The methodology consisted of a search for studies published between 2022 and 2026 in the MEDLINE/PubMed database, with 22 articles selected for analysis. The results demonstrated that preprosthetic procedures, including alveoloplasty, removal of tori and exostoses, bone augmentation techniques, and vestibuloplasty, help improve the anatomical conditions of supporting tissues, promoting prosthesis adaptation, stability, and functionality. Furthermore, advances in digital planning and surgical techniques enable more individualized approaches. However, challenges were identified regarding procedure selection, the heterogeneity of surgical techniques, and the lack of standardized criteria for outcome assessment. It is concluded that preprosthetic surgery plays an important role in the predictability of oral rehabilitation, with individualized planning and integration between surgical and prosthetic stages being essential to achieving satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes and improving patients' quality of life.