Dental extraction is a regular procedure,
routinely carried out in any dental set up. After tooth
extraction, the alveolar ridge will undergo morphological
changes and decreases in volume. These changes are
usually clinically significant and can make placement of a
prosthesis or an implant-supported crown difficult.
Recent advances in bone grafting allow the dentist to
place implants in sites that were considered compromised
in the past. This article focuses on the healing pattern of
sockets, types of grafts and membranes, patient selection,
pre surgical and surgical procedures.
Keywords :
Alveolar Ridge, Bone Grafting, Tooth Extraction