Bone Preservation After Tooth Extraction
Socket Preservation to Maintain Your Jawbone
Tooth extraction causes jawbone loss. Socket preservation techniques maintain bone after extraction, protecting your facial structure and preparing you for future implants. At St. Lawrence Dentistry in Mississauga, we use modern socket preservation to preserve bone quality and quantity after tooth loss.
Why Preserve Bone
When teeth are lost, jawbone deteriorates because there’s no root to stimulate it. Without preservation, you lose bone that’s critical for implants or other restorations.
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PRESERVE YOUR BONE AFTER EXTRACTION
Call St. Lawrence Dentistry at 647-558-9928 to discuss socket preservation in Mississauga.
Biocompatible Graft Materials
We use biocompatible materials placed in the extraction socket to maintain bone height and width. Your natural bone grows to replace the graft material.
Prepares You for Implants
Preserved bone makes implant placement possible without requiring bone grafting first. This simplifies future implant treatment.
Maintains Facial Structure
Bone loss changes your facial appearance, making you look older. Preservation maintains your youthful appearance.
Simple Addition to Extraction
Socket preservation adds little time or cost to your extraction procedure but provides major benefits.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
Does socket preservation hurt?
No. Socket preservation is done during your extraction while your mouth is numb.
How much does socket preservation cost?
Cost is reasonable and often covered by insurance. The investment is minimal compared to later bone grafting.
How long does bone preservation take?
The grafting material is placed during extraction. Healing takes four to six months.
Can I get an implant right after socket preservation?
No. The bone needs time to heal and integrate the graft material before implant placement.
Is the graft material permanent?
The graft material is slowly replaced by your natural bone. Over time, your own bone regenerates.
What happens if I don't preserve my socket?
Without preservation, bone loss occurs. Later implant placement becomes difficult or impossible without additional grafting.
How much bone do you lose without preservation?
Significant bone loss occurs within the first year after extraction without preservation.
Can socket preservation be done after extraction?
It’s best done at extraction. Some bone grafting can be done later if needed.