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.
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0.5 CC Allograft
$90.50 $63.35 Auto-Delivery
Good for practices that regularly perform smaller socket preservation or focused grafting cases.
- Smaller grafting cases
- Focused socket preservation
- Recurring low-volume inventory
1.0 CC Allograft
$126.00 $88.20 Auto-Delivery
A balanced inventory option for common implant-related grafting and ridge support needs.
- Common grafting workflows
- Implant-related procedures
- Balanced recurring supply
2.0 CC Allograft
$208.00 $145.60 Auto-Delivery
Useful for practices that need more graft volume for larger or more frequent procedures.
- Larger grafting workflows
- Ridge augmentation cases
- Higher-volume inventory needs
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:
β Reduces bone loss after tooth extractionβ Creates a strong foundation for subsequent treatment proceduresΒ β 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. Β Vitality Bone Graft uses 100% traceable human bone donated by Americans, ensuring the best implant result. Click here to learn more!
Socket Preservation at a Glance
Socket preservation is performed after tooth extraction to help maintain ridge volume and support future restorative or implant treatment.
| Step | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tooth extraction | The tooth is removed while preserving the surrounding socket when possible. |
| Graft placement | Bone graft material is placed into the extraction socket. |
| Site protection | A membrane or other closure technique may be used depending on the case. |
| Healing and remodeling | The grafted site heals and remodels before future treatment is evaluated. |
Treatment protocols vary by extraction site, defect size, graft material, and clinician preference.
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.Β
Vitality Bone is an ideal allograft for GBR.
Quick sizing guide
Use 0.5 CC for smaller socket preservation cases, 1.0 CC for common implant-related grafting needs, and 2.0 CC for larger ridge augmentation or GBR workflows where more particulate volume is required.
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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.Β
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Compare Vitality 0.5 CC, 1.0 CC, and 2.0 CC mineralized allograft options for socket preservation, ridge augmentation, and implant-related grafting workflows.
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