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Is it possible for a technically good periodontist to rebuild a tooth's socket wall bone height, or not, in preparation for a future dental implant?
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Usually yes: The periodontist needs to proficient in the use of the materials, especially grafting material containing bone morphogenic proteins (BMP). You may want to consider an oral surgeon for the procedure. Be forewarned: the materials are expensive, and so will be the fee.
Answered 11/14/2020
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It is possible: by using bone grafts and barrier/ regeneration membranes at the time of extraction. Your new bone will move into the socket and fill it out to ensure an adequate dimension (width and height) to anchor an implant.
Answered 11/14/2020
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Treatment plan: This is now considered the standard of care to do a bone graft after an extraction. A treatment plan is advised in reference to how you are going to replace the tooth. If an implant is planned, will it be immediate placement or the traditional 3-6 months prior to implant placement.
Answered 1/5/2019
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