Preserve Bone Health After Tooth Removal in Glendale, AZ
Dr. Gary K. Lines and Dr. Donald R. Hoaglin offer socket preservation in Glendale, Arizona, and throughout the Valley as part of your tooth extraction procedure at Arizona Center for Oral Surgery. This treatment helps maintain the health of the extraction site and makes future dental restorations, such as implants or bridges, easier to place. It often includes using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) to support and enhance healing naturally. To schedule your visit with our oral surgeon, call 623-931-9197, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
If you’re preparing for a tooth extraction, our oral surgeon will likely recommend socket preservation to help prevent post-extraction bone loss. Once a tooth is removed, the alveolar ridge bone—which previously supported the tooth root—can begin to break down. A socket preservation bone graft is used to reinforce this area and maintain the ridge’s structure, promoting healthy healing and ensuring the site can later accommodate a dental implant or fixed bridge.
Socket preservation involves two key steps. First, during the extraction, our oral surgeon will use precise techniques to conserve as much of your natural bone as possible. Next, bone graft material is added to the socket to prevent its collapse. After cleaning the area thoroughly, we place specially prepared human-grade bone grafting material into the socket, followed by a small absorbable plug or suture to seal and protect the site. In many cases, this preservation procedure can be completed during the same visit as your tooth extraction.
To determine whether socket preservation is appropriate for your treatment plan, speak with our oral surgeon during your consultation. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Arizona Center for Oral Surgery today. We look forward to helping you maintain a strong, healthy foundation for your future smile.