What Is Dental Socket Preservation?
Socket preservation is a procedure performed after tooth extraction to prevent bone loss and maintain the shape of the jawbone, ensuring a stable foundation for future dental implants. At Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden, we specialize in this procedure, ensuring your jaw remains healthy and strong enough to support implants. Drs. Cecil Dorsett and Frank E. Orr perform socket preservation for patients in Gadsden and Albertville, AL, helping to preserve both the functionality and appearance of each person's smile. By maintaining the bone structure in your jaw, socket preservation ensures your future dental implants will be properly supported, helping you avoid complications and promoting long-term success. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how socket preservation can improve your dental implant outcomes.
How Do You Perform Socket Preservation Surgery?
Socket preservation is typically performed at Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden immediately after tooth extraction to maintain the shape of the jawbone and prevent bone loss. After numbing the area (or while it is still numb), Dr. Dorsett or Dr. Orr will place a bone grafting material into the empty socket where the tooth was removed. This graft will help stimulate bone growth, preserving the structure of the socket and jaw. They may also use a membrane to cover the graft, ensuring it stays in place while the bone heals. The goal of dental socket preservation is to maintain the natural contour of the jaw, which will create a stable foundation for future dental implants. This procedure minimizes the risk of bone loss, making it easier and more successful to place dental implants down the line.
What Are the Benefits of Socket Preservation?
After a tooth extraction, the jawbone can begin to shrink, which can complicate future dental implants. Socket preservation prevents this bone loss and provides a solid foundation for implants, ensuring long-term oral health while providing added benefits, such as:
- Prevents bone loss and maintains the natural contour of your jaw
- Provides a solid foundation for successful dental implants
- Reduces the risk of implant complications by preserving bone structure
- Enhances the aesthetic appearance of your smile by keeping your jaw intact
- Promotes long-term oral health by ensuring the jaw remains stable and functional
Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden Reviews
We just came see Dr dorsey telling us what they was going to do about pulling my son Joshua 4 teeth what medicine to take day of his procedure they where supper nice that day we went want thank DrLaffette from Jacksonville Alabama referral Joshua to yall
I recently had a complex tooth extraction due to resorption, along with a bone graft procedure under IV sedation, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Oral Surgery Associates. From the very beginning, they made me feel completely at ease, taking the time to explain every step of the procedure with clarity and patience. Their professionalism and expertise were evident throughout, and I truly appreciated their compassionate approach. The IV sedation was smooth, and I felt comfortable and well-cared for from start to finish. The procedure itself was performed with incredible precision, and my recovery has been going remarkably well thanks to the skill and care of Oral Surgery Associates. The post-operative instructions were clear, and their team was readily available to answer any questions, which gave me great peace of mind. I am beyond grateful for their outstanding work and dedication to patient comfort. I highly recommend Oral Surgery Associates to anyone in need of oral surgery – their professionalism, kindness, and expertise made all the difference!
Great visit !!!! Everyone was nice 🙂
My son Kane said he had a great experience at Oral Surgery Associates.
I was very happy with the service I received. I don’t feel that I could have gotten better service anywhere else. My doctor and his staff were very kind and professional. Thank you.
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Keep Your Jaw Healthy with Socket Preservation
If you're looking to preserve your jawbone and ensure the success of your dental implants, socket preservation is an important first step. At Oral Surgery Associates Gadsden, we are dedicated to providing personalized care to help you achieve long-lasting, healthy results. Dr. Dorsett and Dr. Orr offer this procedure to patients in Gadsden and Albertville, AL, and will guide you through each stage of the process to make sure your dental implants are placed in the most stable foundation possible. Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and let us help you take the first step toward a stronger, more confident smile.