RIDGE AUGMENTATION

A ridge augmentation is a common dental procedure often performed following a tooth extraction to help recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss as a result of a tooth extraction, or for another reason.

Procedure Snapshot

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.

Why Ridge Augmentation Surgery

Rebuilding the original height and width of the alveolar ridge is not 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.

Ridge Augmentation Surgery

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. Once the socket has healed, the alveolar ridge can be prepared for dental implant placement.

Arkansas Oral & Facial Surgery Center Locations

Springdale

2926 West Huntsville Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762

Phone: 479-582-3000
Fax: 479-927-3085
springdale@arofsc.com

Fayetteville

3996 N. Frontage Road (near the intersection of Joyce and College Blvd)
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Phone: 479-582-3002
Fax: 479-582-2840
fayetteville@arofsc.com