Bone Grafting
When a tooth is lost, the bone that supported the tooth shrinks over time. The majority of this bone loss occurs in the months after a tooth is removed.
This bone loss can be temporarily minimized by the placement of bone grafting material at the time of the tooth removal. This procedure is called ridge preservation.
When there is inadequate bone in which to place dental implants, bone grafting can often be done to regenerate the lost bone. This can be done either at the time of implant placement or before implant placement, depending on the amount of bone grafting required.
Dr. Sarah Gallagher
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Dr. Sarah Gallagher studied at the University of Saskatchewan. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in philosophy in 2007 and her Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2013. After working for two years as a general dentist in a rural practice, she returned to school to specialize in periodontics. After three years in beautiful Halifax, she completed her Masters of Periodontics at Dalhousie University. As a periodontist, she provides a wide range of periodontal and implant treatments. Dr. Gallagher enjoys painting, reading and spending time outdoors.
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Address
100-1202 Emerson Ave.
Saskatoon, SK S7H 2X1
Phone
(306) 664-1931
Hours
Weekdays 8am-4pm
Free parking in front.
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