Socket preservation is a term that encompasses techniques used by dentists to preserve the dimensions of bone after the removal of a tooth. This can be useful for a variety of reasons, mostly because it improves the chances of having a successful restoration procedure in the future that works aesthetically. Without socket preservation after tooth extraction, alveolar bone loss occurs and the jaw bone may be permanently altered before an…

Periodontal disease becomes more difficult to treat the longer it is ignored. There are different levels of severity of periodontal disease ranging from mild inflammation to damage to tissue and bone. Patients should be advised to see their dentists regularly for cleanings and to check for signs of early periodontal disease. In many cases however, the disease progresses without an individual seeking treatment or changing their oral hygiene habits. Further…