title: Ridge preservation: why not?
abstract: Ridge preservation should be a commonly used dental procedure. However, it is not. Simple ridge preservation techniques, using materials such as HTR, provide undeniable esthetic and functional benefits to patients and dentists.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011102:Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011102:Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate; C040206:HTR composite