A successful dental implant surgery requires not only just placing the implant but also depends on strong bone support and long-term aesthetics. The key to achieving this is to ensure the optimal support and stability of the tissues. This is where Socket Preservation (SP) and Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) come in before or simultaneously to implant placement.

Is socket preservation necessary?

When a tooth is extracted, the surrounding jawbone starts to shrink and cannot provide optimal support. Socket preservation can help to prevent this by filling the empty socket with a bone graft. This technique has several advantages:

✅ Reduces bone loss after tooth extraction✅ Creates a strong foundation for subsequent treatment procedures ✅ Improves aesthetic results by maintaining gum and bone structure

Bone grafts used in SP can come from natural sources (such as human or animal bone) or synthetic materials that stimulate new bone growth.  Vitality Bone Graft uses 100% traceable human bone donated by Americans, ensuring the best implant result. Click here to learn more!

What is Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)?

If the bone is already too weak, Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) can help. This procedure is performed before or during implant placement. GBR works by placing a bone graft along with a barrier membrane to guide bone deposition and the growth of soft tissues at the surgical site. The membrane acts as a shield, preventing the migration of rapidly growing cells through the application of barrier membranes. 

Vitality Bone is an ideal allograft for GBR.

Bone Grafting Decision Tree

For dental implant success, choosing the right bone grafting material is crucial. Vitality Bone is a high-quality allograft that supports GBR and ensures better implant results. 

Order the best bone graft for successful implant surgery outcomes from Vitality! Available on 0.5 cc bone graft, 1 cc bone graft and 2 cc bone graft.