Ridge Preservation

When a tooth is removed, the surrounding jawbone can begin to shrink and reshape itself within weeks. Ridge preservation is a procedure performed at the time of extraction to support the bone that remains, helping maintain the shape and volume of the socket for future restorative options such as an implant, bridge, or denture.

What the Procedure Involves

After the tooth is removed, the socket is gently cleaned and filled with a bone grafting material, then covered to protect it while healing begins. Digital X-rays help our dentists evaluate the site beforehand and confirm healing afterward, and dental loupes support the precision this kind of work calls for.

Comfort During Treatment

The Wand (STA) Anesthesia — delivers numbing slowly and steadily for a more comfortable start to the procedure.
Nitrous Sedation — available for patients who feel anxious about extraction or grafting procedures, and wears off before you leave.

When Ridge Preservation Is Considered

Planning for an implant — preserving bone volume keeps future implant placement more straightforward.
Front tooth extractions — supporting bone here helps protect facial appearance and gum contour.
Multiple extraction sites — grafting can help maintain a stable foundation across several teeth.