Augmentation and medicinal treatment of the socket

Augmentation is a procedure to restore lost bone tissue in the jaw. It is necessary when the bone volume is insufficient for the installation of a dental implant or when there is bone loss after tooth extraction.

Augmentation allows you to restore the normal height and width of the bone, creating a stable foundation for further dental procedures, such as the installation of implants or prosthetics.

After tooth extraction, the doctor evaluates the condition of the bone and decides on the need for augmentation. If the volume of bone tissue is insufficient, bone material is placed in the tooth socket, which promotes bone regeneration.

This can be natural bone material or a synthetic substitute. After the material is installed, the socket is covered with a special membrane to protect and speed up the healing process. It is important to follow the doctor's recommendations for oral care to avoid inflammation and complications.

Medicinal treatment of the socket is the process of disinfection and treatment of the wound after tooth extraction using medications. It is necessary to prevent infection, accelerate healing and reduce the risk of complications such as alveolitis (inflammation of the socket).

Antiseptic solutions, antibacterial drugs and agents that stimulate tissue regeneration are usually used. This treatment is especially important for complex extractions or in the presence of inflammatory processes in the extraction area.

The recovery time after augmentation and medicinal treatment of the socket depends on the scope of the intervention and the individual characteristics of the patient's body. Primary healing takes about 7-14 days, but complete restoration of bone tissue can take from 3 to 6 months.

During this period, it is important to follow the doctor's recommendations, regularly visit the dentist to monitor the healing process and avoid excessive stress on the jaw.