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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Great!
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my procedure went very smoothly, and the team made sure i was comfortable and treated me very kindly.
- Lauren B
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Patient Review by A R
The procedure was for my daughter but the staff and Dr. Bowman made everything comfortable and easy for my daughter. She had to go in alone, which was hard because she's 6 but she came out happy and excited to be done and a few days later said she didn't cry. The staff checked in on her later in the day and helped me understand a few things which I appreciated. Will definitely go back for any future procedures and will recommend for anyone looking.
- A R
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Highly recommend!
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Thank you to all the Staff for taking care of me. I am terrible with pain and they where the best and called to make sure I was doing ok!
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Would recommend to everyone!
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Doc called on a Saturday just to check in and make sure everything was going good! Couldn’t be more happier and highly recommend him!!
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Wonderful experience! Everyone was very nice and helpful.
- Heather L
Patient Review by Anita H
They all were great, they worked with me to get me in as fast as the could.
- Anita H
Patient Review by Brooke P
The worst part of the experience I had was at the beginning. My mother was told over the phone that she couldn’t enter the building due to COVID 19 and was instructed to either stay out in the parking lot, or leave and return when the surgery was finished. About 15 minutes after she left, she received another call telling her that she needed to return to the center and come inside. Just confusing and slightly frustrating to be honest. But after that, the staff and overall experience was quite lovely. My concerns and questions were heard and weren’t just dismissed like other experiences I’ve lived through. That, and the few days after my surgery, the oral surgeon himself called me just to see how my recovery was going. So despite the rough and confusing start, I’d happily return.
- Brooke P
Patient Review by Hector V
Great staff and Doctor! Very professional They took really good care of me with everything through the surgery, post surgery process and all the appointments and financial/insurance paperwork!
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Getting wisdom teeth out isn’t a good experience. But the kind staff makes it a whole lot better. Their professional care helps you get on a speedily recovery!
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Great customer service
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Dr Bowman and his staff were compassionate and answered all questions, without feeling rushed. I also got a call from Dr Bowman later that evening checking on my daughter! I was so surprised and thankful for such a caring Doctor. We will definitely use Dr Bowman in the future if we need him! Highly recommended!!
- Tiffany E
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Great!! Appreciate all you guys have done!
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Cant wait until I'm ready for my second procedure.
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This was my first implant and everyone was amazing! Doctor and staff are excellent and I will definitely recommend this office/Doctor to everyone. Thank you
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Easy process
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