After tooth extraction, the jaw bone may need to be rebuilt and reshaped to make sure that your mouth can accommodate a dental implant, or for aesthetic purposes. Not everyone needs ridge augmentation, but it’s often done immediately after tooth extraction to avoid the need for another surgery. If your oral surgeon believes that your jaw bone may need strengthening, it’s a good idea to get ridge augmentation during your tooth extraction procedure.
Losing a tooth can weaken the underlying jawbone by 25% or more within just 12 months.
