What is the purpose of alveoplasty after extraction?

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What is the purpose of alveoplasty after extraction?

Explanation:
After a tooth is removed, the surrounding alveolar bone often has sharp edges or irregularities. Alveoplasty shapes and smooths these bony margins to create a uniform, rounded ridge. This contouring reduces mucosal trauma, improves the fit and stability of future dentures or implants, and leads to more even healing of the soft tissue. It’s about making the ridge reliable for prosthetic rehabilitation, not about removing the tooth itself, suturing the site, or curetting the socket.

After a tooth is removed, the surrounding alveolar bone often has sharp edges or irregularities. Alveoplasty shapes and smooths these bony margins to create a uniform, rounded ridge. This contouring reduces mucosal trauma, improves the fit and stability of future dentures or implants, and leads to more even healing of the soft tissue. It’s about making the ridge reliable for prosthetic rehabilitation, not about removing the tooth itself, suturing the site, or curetting the socket.

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