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Surgical Dentistry in Decatur GA
From extractions to grafting that protects the foundation for future implants, Dr. Dahlia Levine takes a gentle, meticulous, and artistic approach to every surgical procedure, combining clinical excellence with a caring touch. With advanced training from a residency alongside oral surgery residents and extensive continuing education in regenerative techniques, our Decatur GA dentist delivers procedures that are precise, comfortable, and biologically guided.
In short
Gentle, precise extractions and biologically guided bone grafting that preserve your smile's foundation.
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Tooth Extractions
If your dentist decides a tooth extraction in Decatur GA is the best course of action, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Most tooth extractions will typically use a local anesthetic which will numb a specific area of your mouth for a few hours. While still under the effect of the anesthesia, you should try not to move your mouth, or to bite on anything.
Depending on the extent of the work, your dentist may put a gauze covering on top of the extraction to protect the blood clot. There will still be some bleeding shortly after the extraction, but this will gradually stop as the clotting process gets underway.
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Why Bone Grafting Matters
When a tooth is removed, the surrounding bone naturally begins to shrink and collapse—often within just a few weeks. Without proper preservation, this bone loss can make future dental implant placement more difficult or even impossible. It can also compromise the support of neighboring teeth and alter the natural shape of your smile.
The most effective and least invasive time to preserve bone is at the time of extraction. Grafting at this stage prevents the bone from shrinking and maintains the ideal foundation for implant placement—either right away or months or even years later.
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Natural, Comfortable, Predictable Healing
Dr. Levine emphasizes the use of natural grafting materials to reduce synthetic exposure and support your body's own healing abilities. The grafting material serves as a biocompatible guide to help your own cells rebuild healthy bone in the area.
- Mineralized human bone matrix — provides a scaffold for your natural bone to grow.
- PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) — a regenerative material made from your own blood that harnesses your body's natural healing potential to accelerate recovery and reduce discomfort.
- Amnion-chorion membranes and collagen — to protect the graft and support tissue regeneration.