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Rebuild Lost Bone with Ridge Augmentation
When a tooth is lost, the surrounding jawbone can begin to shrink, leaving the area too narrow or too shallow to support future treatment. Ridge augmentation at Long Beach Dental Health in (562) 580-0597 rebuilds that lost width and height, restoring a stable foundation for implants and a more natural jaw contour. Whether bone loss occurred after an extraction or over time from a missing tooth, this procedure helps prepare the area for lasting, successful treatment. It is a key step for many patients on the path toward a complete smile.
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What Is Ridge Augmentation?
Ridge augmentation is a procedure that rebuilds the width or height of the jaw ridge in an area affected by bone loss, most often after tooth extraction. Using grafting material, the treated area is built back up over several months, creating a stable foundation for a future dental implant or improving the fit of a denture. This procedure is often recommended before implant placement when bone loss has already occurred.
Advantages of Ridge Augmentation at Long Beach Dental Health
When you undergo ridge augmentation at Long Beach Dental Health in Long Beach, CA, you rebuild the foundation your smile needs for lasting results. Some of the key advantages include:
- Creates a stable foundation for dental implants
- Restores natural jaw contour and appearance
- Prevents further bone resorption over time
- Improves the fit and comfort of dentures
- Increases the long term success rate of implants
- Supports overall facial structure
Ridge augmentation addresses a problem that often goes unnoticed until it becomes a barrier to treatment. By rebuilding lost bone early, this procedure keeps future options, including implants, realistically on the table.
Signs You May Benefit from Ridge Augmentation
Ridge augmentation is typically recommended when bone loss has affected the width or height of your jaw. If you notice any of the following signs, you may be a good candidate for this treatment:
- You have a collapsed or sunken area where a tooth was removed
- Imaging shows insufficient ridge width or height for an implant
- Your denture no longer fits as well as it used to
- You notice a visible dip or indentation along your gum line
- You had a tooth extracted without bone preservation treatment
- You are planning for a future dental implant in the affected area
At Long Beach Dental Health, we carefully evaluate patients for ridge augmentation during regular checkups. If you are unsure whether this treatment can help you, reach out to us at your next appointment, and we will determine if you are a suitable candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions
It can be performed at the time of extraction or afterward, though addressing bone loss earlier often leads to a more predictable result.