RIDGE PRESERVATION
(preventing bone loss when teeth are extracted)

Tooth loss can have a devastating effect on
bone mass!


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.

Case Studies

1) Example of gum/ bone shrinkage when teeth extracted without preservation treatment. Dark spaces visible, cosmetically unacceptable.

2) Example of gum/ bone shrinkage when teeth extracted without preservation treatment. Note dark spaces between teeth, larger abnormal size teeth placed to fill space caused by loss of gum/bone support.

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3) Example of normal gum shape supported by healthy bone under the gum.



Dr. Louis Poulos is a specialist in dental implants and periodontics . Dr. Poulos' practice is located in San Jose CA, and he treats patients from all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

Please call today to schedule your periodontic consultation: (408) 356-9366.