Ridge Augmentation

What is a Ridge Augmentation?




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. Cuomo, Dr. Cuomo, Dr. Marzullo, Dr. Patella, Dr. Miller Jr., Dr. Lee, Dr. Salas or Dr. Abend 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 sis typically performed in Drs. Cuomo, Cuomo, Marzullo, Patella, Miller Jr., Lee, Salas or Abend‘s office under local anesthesia. Some patients may also request sedative medication in addition.