Dental implants are a highly effective solution for lost teeth. Crowns mimic natural teeth in their form and function and titanium posts bond with and stimulate your jaw bone, allowing the 
Tooth Socket Grafting Beaverton OR
Tooth Socket Grafting provided by Periodontal Associates in Beaverton, OR
The surface area in which a tooth is rooted is called the socket. In case of an accident or extremely advanced periodontal disorder, the teeth and bones are badly weakened, and this vital region may need repair. In preserving alveolar bone proportions and ridge contour, socket bone grafting (also called socket protection) may be helpful.
For dental implant positioning or ridge protection under a prosthesis, socket grafting may be carried out. For patients who need the procedure, it certainly is worth considering that it can help reduce chronic pain. Here at Periodontal Associates in Beaverton, we are experts in tooth socket grafts to help restore both your smile and your confidence.
Is Tooth Socket Grafting Necessary?
Socket grafting is not always necessary, nor the first step to take in all situations. We normally suggest it to our patients if they have other procedures or treatments that would benefit further from grafting. The outcomes of restorative solutions such as dental implants and bridges may be strengthened by socket preservation bone grafting. It can further provide benefits for patients with partial or full dentures.
Socket grafting can even be useful for people who, for whatever reason, would prefer not to fix their missing or damaged tooth.
what is a tooth socket graft?
A socket defense graft is essentially the dental version of a bone graft. This kind of graft is used to reproduce, repair, or regenerate strong bones. For the best outcome, it must be inserted at the time of extraction. For those patients who choose not to restore their teeth, socket grafts are still recommended. Bone loss and gum line regression will reveal roots in adjacent teeth at the site of extraction. These exposed areas can be particularly sensitive to temperature, disease, and further injury. A preservative socket graft retains more bones at the replacement site to protect adjacent teeth from further bone and tissue loss.
benefits of tooth socket graft
There are several benefits of a tooth socket graft, such as preventing bone deterioration after an extraction. It also improves success rates with future replacement options, such as dental implants and dental bridges.
Procedure to get a Tooth Socket Graft
Tooth socket grafting can be termed as either a major or a minor surgical operation, depending on severity.
The procedure starts with the removal of any partial teeth or any tooth fragments that may linger in the mouth. Otherwise, if the tooth is already removed fully, then the surrounding areas need to be cleaned and prepared properly to empty the socket for grafting.
To fill the cavity and build up a firm foundation for reconstruction, the chosen grafting material will then be placed into that socket. A variety of bone grafting materials are available, and we can help you select the most appropriate material.
In general, the grafted bone will take some time to heal before it can integrate fully with the existing natural bone. It is vitally important before further restoration can proceed, to wait until this healing process is fully completed.
Once the new bone is secure and healthy, implants and bridges can re-establish full oral function.
In cases of serious tooth loss, our experts at Periodontal Associates are always willing to discuss several different strategies for your successful recovery. Feel free to contact us in Beaverton at (971) 317-8414 for more information or to schedule a visit.
