Resorption of alveolar bone that occurs following tooth extraction is irreversible, it may compromise the restoration of implants or conventional prostheses. Ridge preservation can minimize ridge resorption after tooth extraction. In this article, healing features of socket after tooth extraction, factors influencing ridge remodeling, and the use of bioma-terials were reviewed.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7030735 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7518/hxkq.2019.01.019 | DOI Listing |
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