title: Extraction sites--foundations 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: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes