Extraction and Socket Bone Grafting/Ridge Preservation
Extraction is a frequently required procedure for numerous dental patients. A tooth extraction becomes necessary when all other methods such as root canal are unlikely to provide long-term benefits or when the tooth cannot be saved. This procedure is commonly known as “pulling a tooth”.
After tooth extraction, the surrounding bone naturally undergoes a process called bone resorption, where it remodels and changes shape. To minimize the extent of bone and gum resorption that occurs after tooth removal, Socket Bone Grafting is recommended at the time of extraction. This involves filling the socket with bone grafting materials immediately after the tooth is removed. The goal is to preserve as much width and height of the jawbone as possible following extraction.
If the socket is left empty without bone grafting, there is a risk of it collapsing or shrinking over time. This can lead to a loss of bone volume and density in the extraction site, which can cause esthetic and functional issues. It is especially crucial to prepare the extraction site if there are plans for a dental implant in the future. Socket Bone Grafting helps create a favorable environment for implant placement by maintaining the bone structure.
Extraction and Socket Bone Grafting
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
