Ridge Augmentation
What is a Ridge Augmentation?
A ridge augmentation is a common dental procedure often performed following a tooth extraction to help recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss as a result of a tooth extraction, or for another reason.
The alveolar ridge of the jaw is the bone that surrounds the roots of teeth. When a tooth is removed, an empty socket is left in the alveolar ridge bone. Usually this empty socket will heal on its own, filling with bone and tissue. Sometimes when a tooth is removed, the bone surrounding the socket breaks, and it unable to heal on its own. The previous height and width of the socket will continue to deteriorate.
Rebuilding the original height and width of the alveolar ridge is not medically necessary, but may be required for dental implant placement, or for aesthetic purposes. Dental implants require bone to support their structure, and a ridge augmentation can help rebuild this bone to accommodate the implant.
How is the Oral Surgery Accomplished?
A ridge augmentation is accomplished by placing bone graft material in the tooth socket. It is often done immediately after the tooth is removed, to avoid the need for a second procedure later. Next, the gum tissue is placed over the socket and secured with sutures. Dr. Bowman may choose to use a space-maintaining product over the top of the graft to help restore the height and width of the space created by the tooth and bone loss, and into which new bone should grow. Once the socket has healed, the alveolar ridge can be prepared for dental implant placement.
A ridge augmentation procedure is typically performed in Dr. Bowman’s office under local anesthesia. Some patients may also request sedative medication in addition.
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Excellent experience. Very friendly staff and doctor. Very clean office. My girls were very comfortable and treated kindly. I would highly recommend for all children and adults. Thank you for taking care of my girls.
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Great experience from the moment one arrives. Felt very comfortable while there. They even called me at home a few hours later to see how i was doing. Definitely recommend!
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Couldn't have asked for this expire nice to be any better. felt very cared for.
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Appreciate everything everyone did for me. This experience has been easy.
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The best experience I've ever had you will never feel a thing I wish I wouldn't have waited so long!
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Patient Review by Kalie W.
I have never had any type of surgery before, so going to get my wisdom teeth out was scary for me! Dr. Bowman and his staff made me feel comfortable while I was there. Afterwards, a staff member called to check on me. The next day (Saturday) Dr. Bowman himself called to check on me. Caring staff.
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Enjoyable
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Dr. Bowman is the best. He answered all questions. He talked us threw the whole procedure. He really truly cares about his patients.
- Kendra W
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They called and checked up on my daughter the day of her procedure. The doctor called a few days later himself and answered all my questions.
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Very positive experience! Would definitely recommend this office to others!
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I was referred here by my dentist. Had my consultation and surgery the same day. They called that evening and the next day to check in on me. Would recommend.
- Tanner R
Patient Review by Kenzi T
The staff was very friendly, and it meant a lot that the doctor called to check on me the next day. I got along great after surgery and had no issues!
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Great experience and the doctor even called me on a Saturday to check on me.
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Very satisfied with every aspect of this experience. From the friendliness of the staff to the ease of scheduling an appointment. I was surprised with the little to pain afterwards as well.
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