Socket preservation and its impact on final prosthetic outcomes

Post-extraction alveolar bone resorption remains a significant clinical challenge, often compromising implant placement and aesthetic outcomes. Hence, fifty patients undergoing tooth extraction were equally divided into two groups: one group received socket preservation using bone grafts and membranes, while the other underwent conventional healing. Clinical, radiographic, and prosthetic parameters were evaluated over an 18-month period. The socket preservation group demonstrated fewer post-operative complications, along with significantly improved aesthetic scores and higher patient satisfaction. Thus, we show the importance of bone grafting procedures in enhancing clinical efficiency, prosthetic outcomes, predictability and aesthetics following tooth extraction.