The procedure involves placing bone grafting material into the socket immediately after tooth removal, minimizing the need for additional surgeries. The gum tissue is then sutured over the graft. In some cases, your surgeon may use space-maintaining materials, such as synthetic membranes (e.g., Gore-Tex), collagen, or platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) from your own blood to help protect and support the healing area.
Once the area has healed and the bone has regenerated, the site can be prepared for implant placement. Ridge augmentations are typically performed in the surgeon’s office using local anesthesia, with sedation options available upon request. Sedative medication can help ensure your comfort during the procedure.