Ridge Augmentation and Preservation

What is ridge augmentation?

Ridge augmentation is a fairly common procedure that can be carried out after tooth extraction.

When a tooth is removed the empty socket begins to collapse and the body’s natural process of bone re-absorption begins. This proceeds at different rates for each person and, if left unattended will mean that there is not enough remaining bone for an implant to be inserted. As dental implants need a solid base for their titanium root, an implant cannot be placed if there is
insufficient bone.

If both you and your patient agree that a dental implant is necessary, we can carry out ridge augmentation to preserve the amount of bone and to stop the gum line from sinking. This will ensure that a dental implant is necessary.