Tooth removal, with preservation.
When a tooth cannot be saved, the goal is not only to remove it gently, but to protect the area for the future. At the same visit, grafting material may be placed into the socket to help preserve the natural shape of the jawbone and support your options moving forward.
After a tooth is removed, the bone in that area can naturally shrink over time. Preserving the site from the beginning can make future treatment, whether an implant, bridge, or another restoration, more predictable, comfortable, and long lasting.
When removal and grafting are the right step.
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A tooth is fractured, decayed, or compromised beyond repair.
When a tooth can no longer be predictably restored, careful removal is the healthier long-term path — planned in coordination with whatever comes next.
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The extraction site needs to be preserved for a future implant.
Placing a graft at the time of extraction protects the natural ridge of the jaw, keeping the site ready for an implant when you are.
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Bone has been lost to gum disease or long-standing absence.
Targeted grafting can restore lost support, stabilize the surrounding teeth, and create a healthier environment for ongoing care.
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The jaw has thinned over years of wear or missing teeth.
Bone naturally recedes when teeth are absent. A graft restores volume, supporting both function and the natural contour of the face.
Begin with a conversation.
Every relationship at Tillinger Dental begins with a conversation in our office on the Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach. We would be glad to meet you.