Ridge Augmentation

Sometimes after an extraction, a sunken spot or concave appearance will develop in your gum line. This looks unsightly and can also jeopardize the appearance of a bridge that goes over the area. Grafting material can be inserted under the gum to fill out this depression.

Ridge augmentation can also be used to build up an area of bone so that a dental implant can be placed.

Procedure:  Dr. Budd administers a local anesthetic and gently removes the problem tooth. He then fills the socket  area with grafting material.

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  This transparent view of the gums shows the bone loss that has occurred from periodontal disease.
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  The tooth is extracted.
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  He then fills it with bone grafting material
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  A patch is placed to hold the material in.
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  The periodontist then closes the area and lets it heal.