Preserving Your Bone After Tooth Removal
When a tooth is removed—whether due to infection, trauma, or bone loss—the jawbone that once supported it begins to deteriorate. This process happens quickly and can lead to significant changes in your appearance and make future treatments like dental implants more difficult.
At Valley Implants & Oral Surgery, we offer socket preservation—a specialized procedure that protects and preserves the natural contours of your bone and gums following tooth extraction.
Why Socket Preservation Matters
After a tooth is extracted, the socket (the bone that once held the tooth) is left behind. Without treatment, this bone can collapse or shrink rapidly, resulting in:
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Loss of bone volume
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Receding gums and facial changes
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Poor foundation for future implants
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A sunken or uneven jawline
Socket preservation is a proven method to prevent these issues, maintaining both the structure and aesthetics of your smile.
How Socket Preservation Works
- After the tooth is removed, the empty socket is filled with a bone graft material—either natural or synthetic—to support bone regeneration
- The graft is covered with gum tissue, a membrane, or tissue-stimulating proteins to support natural healing and prevent shrinkage.
- Over time, your body replaces the graft with strong, healthy bone—creating a solid foundation for future dental implants or other restorations.
Dr. Travis Sorensen, a board-certified oral surgeon, brings years of experience and surgical precision to every procedure. Whether you’re preparing for a single extraction or rebuilding your smile with implants, our team is here to protect your oral health from day one—with the latest techniques in bone preservation and grafting.
