Assess ridge shape and planned restoration
Your clinician reviews your concerns, oral health, and relevant medical history to understand what is appropriate for you.
Ridge Augmentation
Ridge Augmentation.
Understand your options.
Discuss restoring ridge contour where bone or tissue has been lost.
WHAT IS RIDGE AUGMENTATION?
Informed care.
A personal plan.
Ridge augmentation aims to improve the form of the jaw ridge after tooth loss or other changes. It may be considered for implant support or restoration contours, using an approach tailored to the defect.
- Assess ridge shape and planned restoration
- Discuss grafting and tissue management
- Review healing before further treatment
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your care, step by step.
Discuss grafting and tissue management
Discuss the recommended approach, alternatives, possible limitations, and a written estimate before deciding.
Review healing before further treatment
Follow the instructions provided for your treatment and return for review when advised.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Ridge Augmentation FAQs
How is this different from ridge preservation?
Preservation is usually performed around the time of extraction to limit shrinkage. Augmentation addresses an existing ridge deficiency.
Does augmentation guarantee an implant?
No. Healing and reassessment are needed, and the final plan depends on the resulting support and individual risks.
Will I need imaging?
Imaging may be indicated to understand the defect and nearby structures. Your clinician selects the appropriate tests.
Treatment is recommended following an individual assessment. Contact the clinic to confirm service and specialist availability.
Patient education resources: American Dental Association, MouthHealthy ↗ · American Academy of Periodontology ↗
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