Table 1: Measurements of the socket before and after alveolar ridge preservation.

 

Initial

12 Weeks

Discrepancy

Cervical

8,70

7,75

-1

Medium

8,16

7,43

-0,68

Apical

7,88

7,71

-0,13

Vertical

11,40

10,73

-0,63

Table 1 presents the dimensional changes of the alveolar socket before and 12 weeks after ridge preservation. Measurements were taken at the cervical, middle, apical, and vertical levels. A reduction was observed across all dimensions: the cervical width decreased from 8.70 mm to 7.75 mm (-1.00 mm), the middle from 8.16 mm to 7.43 mm (-0.68 mm), the apical from 7.88 mm to 7.71 mm (-0.13 mm), and the vertical height from 11.40 mm to 10.73 mm (-0.63 mm). These results indicate a moderate dimensional change, with minimal apical and vertical bone loss, supporting the effectiveness of the preservation technique in maintaining socket integrity.