Ridge Augmentation
What is a Ridge Augmentation?
A ridge augmentation is a common dental procedure often performed following a tooth extraction. This procedure helps recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss from a tooth extraction, or for another reason.
The alveolar ridge of the jaw is the bone that surrounds the roots of teeth. When a tooth is removed an empty socket is left in the alveolar ridge bone. Usually this empty socket will heal on its own, filling with bone and tissue. Sometimes when a tooth is removed the bone surrounding the socket breaks and is unable to heal on its own. The previous height and width of the socket will continue to deteriorate.
Rebuilding the original height and width of the alveolar ridge is not always medically necessary, but may be required for dental implant placement or for aesthetic purposes. Dental implants require bone to support their structure and a ridge augmentation can help rebuild this bone to accommodate the implant.
How is the procedure Accomplished?
A ridge augmentation is accomplished by placing bone graft material in the tooth socket. It is often done immediately after the tooth is removed to avoid the need for a second procedure later. Next, the gum tissue is placed over the socket and secured with sutures. Dr. Mullendore or Dr. Von Kaenel may choose to use a space-maintaining product over the top of the graft to facilitate new bone growth. Once the socket has healed, the alveolar ridge can be prepared for dental implant placement.
A ridge augmentation procedure is typically performed in Dr. Mullendore or Dr. Von Kaenel’s office under local anesthesia. Some patients may also request sedative medication.
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I originally saw Dr. Mullendore after cracking a couple of teeth following a medical accident. His staff was great in getting me in to see him right away and Dr. Mullendore's care made a bad situation a little better. i returned a few weeks later as a follow up to have a wisdom tooth removed and had the same experience.
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The Doctor and staff were very pleasant, and my surgery went without a hitch. I was quite nervous about getting my wisdom teeth out, but being on the other side of it, I wouldn't mind doing it again!
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First when you enter the place is very clean.The receptionists acknowledge your presence and offer you a seat.You get to talk with the doctor and dental assistant and you watch this cool video instead of countless of papers which half of it you wouldn't understand before you sign the consent.The doctor and staff get you comfortable and the procedure is so quick.I would definitely recommend this place and the doctor.Keep up the good work.
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