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Does grafting the socket at the time of tooth extraction solve this problem?

April 26, 2017extraction Grafting problem socket time tooth

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Does grafting the socket at the time of tooth extraction solve this problem?

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No. While socket grafting is necessary in the aesthetic zone at the time of tooth extraction, it must be combined with other clinical approaches to maximize the aesthetic outcome. Remember that socket preservation is not the answer to this mid-facial problem; overcorrection is required.