Dental Implants for Non-Dentists
Q: What is a socket preservation, and how do I know if I need one? - Stephen L. A: Socket preservation is a type of bone grafting procedure that helps preserve the integrity of the jaw bone ridge after a tooth extraction. Some people experience severe bone loss and consequent collapse of the jaw bone ridge after a tooth extraction. This … [Read more...]
Dry Socket Q: I had a tooth extracted last week. My dentist told me not to spit the blood, but I did. I am worried if I am going to have a dry socket. Right now I don't have pain. Will dry socket prevent me from having a dental implant later on? -- Worried about dry socket. A: One of the symptoms of dry socket is severe pain. Since … [Read more...]
Q: I have a tooth with root canal treatment that is failing. My dentist tells me that he can try to re-treat the root canal or remove the tooth and later place an implant. What is your recommendation? -- Marcus O. A: Root canal or implant? Most dentist will choose to do a treatment that is reversible and conservative. If the reversible … [Read more...]
Q: My dentist tells me that I need a bone graft when I have a tooth pulled. I don't understand why bone graft is needed when a tooth is pulled. (Jane P) A: When a tooth is extracted or pulled, the remaining jaw bone will resorb or shrink. Please read this article on socket preservation. This type of bone resorption is especially frequent … [Read more...]
