CLINICAL CASE

1 – Extraction of tooth 21 due to a trauma with concomitant external resorptions. Care was taken in preserving the alveolar bone.
2 – Crestal view of the socket after tooth extraction. No flaps are raised around the affected area. A slight buccal bone defect was observed.
3 – The socket is gently curetted for removal of granulation tissue. Subsequently, the wound margins were de-epithelialized with a diamond in a counter piece with water cooling
4 – Filling of the extraction socket with Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen to the level of the palatal bone
5 – After measuring the alveole, Geistlich Mucograft® is punched (8 mm diameter
6 – The Geistlich Mucograft® punch is placed on top of Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen to seal the filled alveole.
7 – Suturing of the Geistlich Mucograft® with 6-0 single interrupted sutures.
8 – Nice healing of the soft tissues 1 week after extraction.
9 – Situation 7.5 months after extraction revealing nice soft tissue situation with a slight dip at the buccal aspect.