Ridge preservation: important buzzwords in dentistry.

Abstract

Ridge preservations is the prevention of the 40-60% jawbone atrophy that normally takes place two to three years postextraction. It is the new paradigm in patient care that is effective, simple, and beneficial for a multitude of reasons. It is achieved by the immediate grafting of the extraction socket with or without the use of an immediate implant. The ability to not only preserve the alveolar ridge for future restorative dentistry but also to preserve and restore esthetics and prevent postoperative pain and bleeding makes this modality important for all practicing dentists.