Ridge Augmentation

A common use of bone grafting is for ridge augmentation. This can recapture the natural contour of your gums and jaw after the loss of a tooth as a result of trauma, congenital anomalies, infection, or periodontal disease.

Achieving an ideal amount of gum and bone as a support to surrounding restorations or implants may require hard- and soft-tissue reconstruction. After the loss of one or more teeth, your gums and jawbone may become indented where the tooth or teeth were. This occurs because the jawbone recedes when it no longer is holding a tooth in place.

Not only is this indentation unnatural looking, it also causes the replacement tooth to look too long compared to the adjacent teeth, and can create an area that is difficult to keep clean.

Ridge augmentation uses bone and tissue-grafting procedures to fill in the indented area of the jaw and gums, to leave you with a smooth gum line that coexists with your restoration or dental implant.