Ridge Augmentation
Ridge Augmentation in Houston, TX
Rebuild the bone and gum contour lost after an extraction, so your jaw can support an implant later.
What Is Ridge Augmentation?
Rebuilding the Foundation for a New Tooth
After a tooth is removed, the bone that used to support it can start to shrink as the area heals. That change can flatten the gumline, affect how your smile looks, and make it harder to replace the tooth later. In many cases the socket fills in naturally, but if the bone is thin, damaged, or the area doesn't heal the way it should, you may lose the shape and support you need.
Ridge augmentation rebuilds that lost contour in the gums and jaw. It restores the natural shape of the ridge and strengthens the area so it can support a future restoration. This matters most if you're considering a dental implant, since implants need healthy, stable bone to stay secure long-term.
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A process built around protecting the site early
A foundation built to hold what comes next
Your Recovery Timeline
What Healing Looks Like
Healing time depends on how much bone and tissue needed rebuilding. Our doctors walk you through a clear after-care plan before you leave.
For most patients, recovery takes a few weeks while the area strengthens and new bone begins to form.
Stick to soft foods at first, then slowly add firmer foods back as you feel comfortable.
Suction and pressure can disrupt healing, so both need to wait until the site has settled.
Brush and floss as normal, just be gentle around the treated area while it heals.
Why Choose Dentiq Dentistry for Ridge Augmentation
Our doctors have years of experience in oral surgery, and grafting is planned as part of your overall tooth replacement rather than treated as a separate errand. Because extractions, grafting, and implant placement all happen here, the timing lines up the way it should.
We'll also tell you honestly when grafting isn't necessary. In many cases the socket fills in naturally on its own, and we only recommend augmentation when the bone is thin, damaged, or the site isn't healing the way it should.
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At Dentiq Dentistry Houston, we provide a full spectrum of care under one roof, from routine cleanings and fillings to dental implants, All-On-X full-arch restoration, veneers, Invisalign, and same-day crowns. With advanced technology and an in-house lab, we keep treatment precise, comfortable, and refreshingly convenient.