Rebuilding jaw contours after bone loss.

Ridge augmentation is used when the jaw has lost width, height or contour after tooth loss, infection or prior trauma.

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A missing tooth can leave behind a ridge that is too narrow or irregular for ideal implant placement. Augmentation aims to rebuild the surgical foundation.

Why ridge shape matters

Dental implants need sufficient surrounding bone for stability and long-term support. The ridge also influences the appearance of the final restoration, especially in visible areas.

How augmentation is planned

3D imaging helps identify the size and shape of the defect. The grafting technique is then selected according to how much width or height must be rebuilt.

Timing with implants

Some smaller deficiencies can be managed at implant placement, while larger defects may be grafted first and allowed to heal before implants are placed.

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At a glance

How this treatment is approached.

Measure3D defect

Identify where width or height is missing.

RebuildBone contour

Create a more favorable implant foundation.

SequenceStage treatment

Decide whether grafting and implant placement can occur together.

Common questions

What patients ask about ridge augmentation.

These answers are general. Your surgeon will tailor recommendations to your examination and imaging.

Is ridge augmentation the same as socket preservation?−

They are related but not identical. Socket preservation is usually performed at extraction, while ridge augmentation often addresses an existing deficiency.

Will I need a temporary tooth?+

Temporary replacement depends on the location and overall restorative plan.

How is healing monitored?+

Follow-up visits and imaging may be used to assess healing before the next stage of implant treatment.

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