title: Extraction site--foundation for restorative excellence.
abstract: Preservation of the socket site architecture promotes better esthetics, easier prosthetic treatment, and restoration of the alveolar bone for implant or bridge replacement options. The purported simplicity of the simple extraction can be misleading if the bone housing or soft tissues have been ravaged by disease. This article provides guidelines for case selection, patient consultations, selection of appropriate materials, and a step-by-step methodology for completing successful extraction site therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Dentistry, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000543:Alveoloplasty; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D015921:Dental Implants; D017266:Dental Prosthesis; D003829:Denture, Partial; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000379:methods; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants