A surgical procedure used to recreate the natural contour of the gums and jawbone that may have been lost due to bone resorption following a tooth extraction.

Why It Matters

After a tooth is removed, the socket collapses, leaving an indentation. This makes placing an implant difficult and causes an aesthetic "dip" in the gum line. Augmentation fills this defect.

Clinical Details

• Material: Usually a mix of autogenous bone and bovine bone mineral.