3D Printed Scaffold Device for Ridge Preservation After Tooth Extraction

During the surgery, the scaffold will be shaped by cutting and shaving with a scalpel so as to fit the extraction socket snugly at the crestal half to two-thirds aspect. A collagen membrane will be placed over the scaffold at the crestal aspect of the socket. The periosteum of the buccal flap will then be incised to allow a tension-free primary closure with 4/0 Vicryl® suture.

A collagen membrane will be placed over the crestal aspect of the socket and the periosteum of the buccal flap will be incised to allow a tension-free primary closure with 4/0 Vicryl® suture.