A strong, healthy jawbone is essential for successful dental implants and overall oral health. Ridge augmentation is a specialized procedure designed to rebuild and restore the natural contours of your jawbone, providing a solid foundation for implants and enhancing the aesthetics of your smile.
What is a Ridge Augmentation?
A ridge augmentation is a common dental procedure often performed following tooth extraction. This procedure helps recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss from the extraction or for another reason.
The Role of the Alveolar Ridge in Jawbone Health
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, however, the bone surrounding the socket breaks and is unable to heal on its own. Thus, the previous height and width of the socket will continue to deteriorate.
