University studies confirm that approximately 30% of the bone support around a tooth is lost within 12 months of extraction, causing severe cosmetic changes to the natural smile line.
Dr. Poulos routinely performs ridge preservation procedures to prevent bone loss as shown as in examples below.
Careful management of extraction sockets at the time of tooth extraction prevents unsightly bone loss and a better cosmetic outcome, whether a tooth is replaced with a fixed bridge or dental implant.
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