What Is Dental Ridge Augmentation?
After a tooth extraction, the bone around the socket may not heal properly, leading to weakened jawbone density and gum deformities. This can make it harder to place dental implants. At Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery in Sheffield and Florence, AL, we perform ridge augmentation to restore the natural shape and structure of your jawbone. Using bone grafts, our oral surgeons can rebuild the alveolar ridge, restoring its height and width to prepare the jaw for dental implants. Ridge augmentation can also improve the appearance of uneven gums. To learn how ridge augmentation and other restorative options can help, schedule a consultation with us today.
How Is Ridge Augmentation Performed?
Ridge augmentation is performed using local anesthesia or more advanced dental sedation if needed. To start, we'll set the graft into the socket where the tooth was extracted. After smoothing the gum tissue over the graft, we'll suture the area shut to allow it to heal. In some cases, we may place a space-maintaining product over the graft to encourage new bone growth. Once the area has healed, we'll assess it and prepare the alveolar ridge for dental implants.
What Are the Benefits of Ridge Augmentation?
Ridge augmentation plays a key role in improving both the health and appearance of your smile, making it easier to place dental implants and cutting your risk of complications related to jawbone loss. Some of the benefits of ridge augmentation at Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery include:
- Restores jawbone structure for dental implants
- Prevents further bone loss after extraction
- Increases chances of successful implant placement
- Improves gum appearance and overall smile
- Reduces the need for additional surgeries later
Oral and Facial Surgery of the Shoals Reviews
The team at the Oral and Facial surgery center were professional, compassionate, and made my entire experience smooth and stress-free from consultation to recovery.
We went for a consultation to have my daughter’s wisdom teeth removed. Everyone was very friendly, nice and informative. She was very nervous about the upcoming surgery and they made sure she understood everything and put her at ease.
Very nice and thorough. I would recommend them to anyone who needs their services. Thanks so much.
I highly recommend Dr. Nester and his attention to detail as well as his caring attitude.
I received wonderful care by Dr Fredrick’s and his nurses. The experience couldn’t have gone better.
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Advanced Ridge Augmentation Techniques
Enhance your smile and oral health with ridge augmentation at Shoals Oral & Facial Surgery. Serving patients in Sheffield and Florence, AL, our team is dedicated to restoring your jawbone structure and providing a strong foundation for dental implants. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how ridge augmentation can improve the function and appearance of your smile.