Ridge Preservation

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What is ridge preservation?

If you are having a tooth extracted, our periodontists will likely recommend ridge preservation to prevent bone loss after the extraction. After a tooth is extracted, the bone that surrounded and supported the tooth root (called the alveolar ridge bone) begins to deteriorate. A ridge preservation bone graft will supplement your existing bone and maintain the structure of the ridge. This promotes a healthy recovery and will ensure that the area is able to support a tooth replacement, such as a dental implant or bridge.

Ridge Preservation

The process:

When extracting a tooth, our periodontists will use careful techniques to preserve as much bone as possible. We will thoroughly clean the socket and place bone replacement material into the extraction site to prevent the collapse of the socket. A membrane and stitches will be placed to protect the bone graft. To find out if this is an option for you, please speak with our periodontists.

Our periodontists, Dr. Luis Benitez and Dr. Veronica Longville want to help you restore your oral health. This process will help with a healthy recovery and ensure stability where the tooth has been removed. Call Greensboro Perio today at 336-379-8377 to learn more about ridge preservation in Greensboro, North Carolina, and to schedule a consultation.