title: Extraction defect assessment, classification, and management.
abstract: Tooth extraction is a traumatic procedure initiating a complex cascade of biochemical and histologic events that inevitably lead to a reduction of alveolar bone and soft tissue. These tissue alterations often lead to an esthetic compromise of the future implant restoration. The hard- and soft-tissue architecture surrounding the extraction defect largely dictates the course of dental implant treatment. The EDS or extraction-defect sounding classification is a novel system introduced to simplify the decision-making process when planning for dental implant therapy following tooth extraction. Dental implant treatment guidelines based on the EDS classification are discussed. A review of pretreatment evaluations necessary to prepare for esthetic implant procedures is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry.
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Caplanis
authors.forename: Jaime L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Lozada
authors.forename: Joseph Y K
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kan
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods; D002965:Classification; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000209:etiology; D010519:Periodontium / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000473:pathology*