To prevent post-operative complications and promote faster healing, your dentist will recommend placing a bone graft made of bone particles and collagen in the socket immediately after extracting the tooth. This also prevents a painful complication called a dry socket where the jaw bone becomes exposed. In addition, the bone graft keeps food particles from lodging in the socket which can delay healing. Your dentist will go over this option with you at the time of your consultation appointment and evaluate if this is a beneficial procedure for you.
