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Holmes Dental offers ridge preservation in Fort Collins, CO, to maintain the shape and strength of your jawbone after tooth extraction. This procedure helps prevent bone loss and prepares your smile for future dental treatments.

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Care for your jaw after extraction

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Ridge preservation is a procedure performed immediately after a tooth extraction to maintain bone volume in the area. By protecting the extraction site early, it supports long‑term oral health and preserves the natural shape of the jaw.

This approach also helps create more predictable treatment outcomes, especially if future treatments such as dental implants are planned.
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What Can Ridge preservation help with?

When a tooth is removed, the jawbone no longer receives stimulation from the tooth root. Over time, this can lead to:

Bone Shrinkage

The jawbone loses volume without stimulation from a tooth.
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Changes in Facial Structure

Loss of bone support can alter the natural shape of the jaw and facial contours.
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Dental implant challenges

Low bone density complicates implant placement without treatment.
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Movement of Nearby Teeth

Nearby teeth may move into the empty space, affecting alignment and bite balance.
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Your visit begins with a careful evaluation of your oral health and a discussion about your treatment goals. From there, a personalized plan is created to ensure comfortable care and the best possible outcome for your smile.
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evaluation

We assess your oral health and determine if ridge preservation is recommended after extraction.
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tooth extraction

The tooth is carefully removed and the socket is cleaned.
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Bone Graft Placement

A grafting material is placed into the socket to support new bone growth and maintain structure.
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Protection & Healing

A protective membrane may cover the graft, and the site is sutured with aftercare instructions.
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evaluation

We assess your oral health and determine if ridge preservation is recommended after extraction.
Dentist in blue gloves examines a patient's open mouth with dental tools. The patient appears calm, reflecting a routine dental check-up setting.

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tooth extraction

The tooth is carefully removed and the socket is cleaned.
Close-up of a dental procedure showing a syringe-like tool applying material to a tooth cavity, set against a background of open mouth and teeth.

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Bone Graft Placement

A grafting material is placed into the socket to support new bone growth and maintain structure.
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Protection & Healing

A protective membrane may cover the graft, and the site is sutured with aftercare instructions.
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Why Ridge Preservation Might Be Right for You?

Protecting the bone after a tooth is removed helps keep your smile healthy and your jaw strong. It also makes future treatments easier and helps nearby teeth stay stable and properly aligned.
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Preserves Bone Structure

Maintains natural jaw contours, reduces bone loss, and supports facial esthetics.
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Budget-Friendly Option

Creates a stable foundation for successful implants and long-term restorative treatments.
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Protects Long-Term Oral Health

Helps prevent gum recession, shifting teeth, and structural changes after tooth loss.
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Post-Treatment Care

Proper care helps ensure successful integration and long-term stability. For optimal healing, we recommend:

  • Creates a smile that looks natural, feels balanced, and boosts confidence
  • Custom-made for comfort and virtually invisible when worn
  • A discreet, convenient alternative to traditional braces
  • Delivers precise, predictable results

Oral surgery

Sometimes your smile needs a little extra support. Our oral surgery services are performed with precision, comfort, and clear communication, so you feel informed and at ease every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oral surgery treats complex dental issues, including tooth extractions, bone grafting, frenectomy, and ridge preservation. These procedures restore oral health, prevent complications, and help you maintain a healthy, confident smile.

Not always. We evaluate each case individually to determine if it will benefit your long-term treatment plan.

The procedure is performed with anesthesia to ensure comfort.

Healing typically occurs over several months as the bone integrates.

Yes. Preserving bone significantly improves implant stability and long-term outcomes.