Course Overview:
Preventing alveolar ridge collapse after tooth removal is one of the most effective ways to ensure long-term restorative predictability and at least 3X your production. In this engaging virtual clinic, Dr. Darin O’Bryan makes a compelling case for why socket grafting should be an essential step in post-extraction protocols and your implant prep workflow.
Dr. O’Bryan will walk clinicians through the biological mechanisms of ridge resorption, the clinical and financial rationale for immediate site preservation, and how routine grafting simplifies future implant and prosthetic placement. Clinicians will learn how to confidently communicate the value of grafting to patients, select the right biomaterials, and elevate their standard of care.
Course Objectives
- Analyze the natural biological cascade of post-extraction ridge resorption and the clinical consequences of leaving socket sites untreated.
- Evaluate the clinical and economic benefits of incorporating bone grafting into routine extraction procedures to improve overall practice outcomes.
- Master the communication strategies and patient education techniques needed to clearly explain the importance and value of site preservation.
- Select appropriate bone graft materials and barrier membranes based on socket morphology, defect type, and treatment goals.
- Develop a streamlined, reproducible grafting protocol that can be integrated seamlessly into general dental practice.
