Alveolar Ridge Preservation

Alveolar ridge preservation, or ARP, is a surgical approach intended to reduce alveolar ridge resorption following tooth extraction and preserve the volume of bone in both the horizontal and vertical directions to enable future treatment options, such as implant placement and prosthetic replacement, especially if implant treatment is postponed. Several biomaterials and techniques have been used satisfactorily for ARP, which are summarized in this article.