Advanced Extraction Technique
After removal of a tooth or teeth there is a bony defect, or a decrease in the quantity of jaw bone. With time the jaw bone undergoes further loss resulting in a defect which compromises further dental care. Such a defect may be an unsightly esthetic compromise or a food trap under a bridge. Or the lack of bone may cause a loose, ill fitted denture, or the inability to place dental implants to restore the missing tooth.
Advanced Extraction Therapy can prevent bone loss, providing a more secure foundation for dentures, bridges or implants.
A procedure called Advanced Extraction Therapy can save the site where your tooth is extracted from. This new approach to extracting teeth can prevent bone loss and provide a strong secure foundation for dental implants, bridges, or dentures.
At the time of tooth removal, a bone graft material is placed into the socket to replace missing bone. This also helps your body to regrow some lost bone. This new bone growth strengthens the grafted area by forming a bridge between your existing bone and the graft. Over time, much of the grafted bone is replaced by newly formed bone which is more resistant to long term resorption.
How is advanced extraction therapy performed?
1. The tooth is removed and the remaining tooth socket is thoroughly cleansed. |
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2. Bone grafting material is placed into the empty tooth socket. |
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3. Stitches (sutures) are placed to allow proper healing. |
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