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Socket Preservation

Socket Preservation at Pacific Oral Surgery

At Pacific Oral Surgery, we are dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for our patients following tooth extraction. Socket preservation is a key procedure we offer to prevent bone loss and maintain the integrity of your jawbone, making future dental restoration procedures like implants more successful.

Why Socket Preservation?

Following tooth extraction, the empty socket can often lose bone volume due to natural resorption processes. Socket preservation helps maintain bone density and volume, which is crucial if you are considering future dental implants.

Benefits of Socket Preservation

  • Prevents Bone Loss: Helps maintain jawbone structure and density.
  • Enhances Aesthetic Outcomes: Supports better outcomes for future restorative procedures.
  • Improves Implant Success: Creates a solid foundation for dental implants, increasing their longevity and stability.

The Procedure

1. Tooth Extraction

The affected tooth is carefully removed to preserve as much of the surrounding bone as possible.

    2. Grafting Material Placement

    After extraction, we place bone grafting material in the socket. This material can be derived from several sources, depending on your specific needs and preferences.

    3. Membrane Application

    A biocompatible membrane may be placed over the graft to facilitate optimal healing and prevent the invasion of surrounding tissues.

    4. Suture and Healing

    The site is then sutured to secure the grafting material within the socket. Over time, the graft material will integrate with your natural bone, preserving the socket structure.

    Aftercare and Recovery

    Following socket preservation, we provide detailed instructions to care for your mouth during the healing process, including:

    Avoiding Disturbance: Be gentle around the graft site and avoid chewing hard foods directly on it.
    Maintaining Oral Hygiene: Gentle rinsing with salt water and other prescribed oral hygiene practices to keep the area clean.
    Managing Discomfort: Use of medications to manage any discomfort as the site heals.

    Consultation and Care:

    Every patient’s situation is unique, and we tailor our treatments to meet your specific needs and health conditions. If you are considering socket preservation or have questions about the procedure, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with us.

    Our team is here to guide you through your options and support you through recovery, ensuring that you are fully informed and comfortable with your care plan.