Implants & Surgical
Socket Preservation
Protecting your jawbone after an extraction, so your options stay open.
Protecting your jawbone after an extraction, so your options stay open.
When a tooth is removed, the bone that held it can gradually shrink. Socket preservation is a procedure done at the time of the extraction to help protect that bone.
It's a simple way to keep your options open, especially if you may want an implant later.
It helps maintain the shape and structure of your jaw where the tooth was.
Having enough bone can make a future implant easier to plan.
Preserving the area can help keep the look of your gums and face.
It's part of one plan with your extraction.
This service may be a good fit if you have:
We look at the tooth, the bone around it and your goals.
We explain whether socket preservation makes sense for you.
The socket is treated when the tooth is removed.
We check how the area heals and discuss replacing the tooth.
No. Your dentist will recommend it based on the tooth, the bone and your plans for replacement.
It is usually done during the extraction itself. We'll explain exactly what to expect.
Having enough healthy bone is important if you want a dental implant later.
This page is for general information and is not a diagnosis. Your dentist will recommend what is right for you after an exam.
Book a visit with our team in Pembroke Pines. We will listen, explain your options in plain language, and answer every question.
We accept Medicare, Humana and most major insurance plans. Call us and we will help verify your benefits.
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