Bone begins to remodel after tooth loss. The amount and location of that change determine whether an implant can be placed directly or whether additional bone support should be considered.
Socket preservation
A graft may be placed at the time of tooth removal to help preserve ridge dimensions for a future implant. This is often discussed before extraction when implant replacement is anticipated.
Rebuilding a deficient ridge
When bone is already narrow or reduced, ridge augmentation may be used to improve the shape or volume of the site. The technique depends on the size and location of the defect.
Upper back teeth and the sinus
In the posterior upper jaw, the sinus may limit available vertical bone. A sinus-lift procedure can sometimes create additional bone height for implant placement.
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