Systematic review quote:
“We found that alveolar ridge preservation
is effective in limiting physiologic
ridge reduction as compared with tooth
extraction alone.”
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Ridge Preservation with
Geistlich Biomaterials
largely maintains the
alveolar volume
5,10,11
Ridge Preservation 21
Volume preservation after 3 months 21
Ridge Preservation pays off.
While immediate implant placement does not prevent bone
resorption 9 , the treating extraction sockets with Geistlich
Biomaterials can largely compensate for bone loss and preserve
the contour of the alveolar ridge. 5,10,11
Volume preservation: clinical evidence
The latest systematic reviews (high level of clinical evidence)
agree that Ridge Preservation is effective in limiting alveolar
volume loss. 8,12–16
Ridge Preservation with Geistlich Biomaterials can:
› › prevent volume loss and lead to an optimised hard and
soft tissue situation irrespective of the chosen time for
implantation 17
› › improve the aesthetic outcome by preserving the
alveolar ridge volume and contour, when the objective of
treatment is to place a bridge 18
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19 Pictures by courtesy of Dr. Fernán López
20 Picture by courtesy of Prof. Anton Sculean
21 Pictures by courtesy of Dr. Juanjo Iturralde Jr.
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