Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth is usually lost. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. This bone can often times be regenerated. This gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper dimension.
Ridge Preservation
We know that when a tooth is removed or lost, the area undergoes a remodeling process that effectively causes a loss of 40-60% of the bone volume in that area. Careful management of extraction sockets after tooth extraction effectively minimizes this damage. This allows for the preservation of natural contours that are necessary for proper function and esthetics.