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David Richards, DDS, PhD  
San Diego Periodontics  
(619) 543-0905  
4060 Fourth Avenue  
Suite 303  
San Diego, CA 92103  

dwrichards@adamember.net  







About periodontal surgery: Information for patients

If you are a patient with moderate-to-severe periodontal disease the optimal treatment for your disease may involve periodontal surgery.

To help you understand your disease and and feel comfortable with the prescribed treatment we outline some of the procedures below.

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Ridge Augmentation

Ridge Augmentation

You may require ridge augmentation if:

  • Prior tooth extraction has resulted in excessive bone loss and collapse of the gum tissue into the extraction socket. If a bridge or dental implant tooth is placed in this collapsed area the prosthesis will appear long and unnatural.

    •     Treatment involves:

  •  Using surgical techniques to restore the natural contour in the collapsed extraction site.

    Your health benefits as a result of ridge augmentation:

  •  Your replacement tooth has a more natural appearance.

    • Your risks with no treatment:

  • Any tooth placed in the extraction site will look long and unnatural.
  • Your dentist may be unable to create a cosmetically acceptable smile.








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