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.