Dimensional ridge alterations following tooth extraction. An experimental study in the dog

• Published in: Journal of clinical periodontology Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 212 - 218
• Main Authors: Araújo, Mauricio G., Lindhe, Jan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Munksgaard International Publishers 01.02.2005
• Subjects: adverse effects; Alveolar Bone Loss; Alveolar Bone Loss - pathology; Alveolar Process; Alveolar Process - anatomy & histology; anatomy & histology; Animals; Bone Regeneration; bundle bone; Dogs; Mandibular Diseases; Mandibular Diseases - pathology; modelling; Odontologi; Odontology; pathology; remodelling; Time Factors; Tooth Extraction; Tooth Extraction - adverse effects; Tooth Socket; Tooth Socket - pathology; Wound Healing

Objective: To study dimensional alterations of the alveolar ridge that occurred following tooth extraction as well as processes of bone modelling and remodelling associated with such change. Material and Methods: Twelve mongrel dogs were included in the study. In both quadrants of the mandible incis...