• In this section...
• Dental Implants
• Cosmetic Periodontal Surgery
• Gum Grafting
• Crown Lengthening
• Osseous Surgery
• Bone Grafting & Tissue Regeneration
• Ridge Preservation
• Sinus Lift
• CT Scan Guided Surgery

Ridge Preservation

"Tooth loss causes the jawbone to recede and can lead to an unnatural looking indentation in your gums and jaw, an appearance of general aging"Tooth loss causes the jawbone to recede and can lead to an unnatural looking indentation in your gums and jaw, an appearance of general aging. The original look of your mouth may not be recaptured because of spaces remaining under and between replacement teeth. They may appear too long compared to nearby teeth.

Bone grafting following tooth loss can preserve the socket/ridge and minimize gum and bone collapse.  There is less shrinkage and a more esthetic tooth replacement for either an implant crown or fixed bridge around the replacement teeth.

Careful management of extraction sockets after tooth extraction prevents unsightly bone loss and provides a better cosmetic outcome for tooth replacement.  When preservation of the ridge, or bone grafting is indicated, many dentists prefer to have the extraction and grafting procedures done simultaneously in our office.