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Restoring the Ridge

Ridge Augmentation

Rebuilding the width and height of your jaw ridge so implants can be placed exactly where they belong.

What It Is

Reversing the shrinkage that follows tooth loss

When a tooth is lost and not immediately replaced, the bone reacts to this event by "shrinking back." The bone becomes thinner from a width perspective, and the bone height is frequently reduced. This process is known as bone resorption.

In order to place implants, it is necessary to rebuild the bone width and height through regenerative surgical therapy. Bone grafting of the ridge is almost always required to enable accurate placement of dental implants.

The grafting is completed utilizing tissue-bank and/or synthetic bone particles combined with collagen membranes. It is a highly predictable procedure.

Ridge Regeneration
Take the Next Step

Lost a tooth a while ago?

The longer a tooth has been missing, the more likely the ridge has narrowed, but that doesn't rule out implant treatment. Our board-certified periodontists rebuild ridges routinely, with sedation options for your comfort. Request a consultation at any of our five Connecticut offices.