How much is socket preservation in London?

Socket preservation at Sure Smile Clinic London starts from £350 in addition to the cost of the extraction itself.

Do I really need socket preservation?

It is worth it if you are considering an implant, or if the site is visible when you smile. If neither applies, normal healing may be perfectly adequate.

Does it hurt more than a normal extraction?

No. It is done at the same appointment while you are already numb and typically adds only ten to fifteen minutes.

How long until I can have my implant?

Usually three to four months after grafting, once the site has matured enough to support an implant.

What if I skip it and change my mind later?

Grafting is still possible later, but it is usually a bigger, more expensive procedure with a longer healing time.

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Socket Preservation

Socket Preservation in London

Protect the bone at the moment a tooth comes out.

Having a tooth removed and thinking about an implant later? Grafting the socket now keeps your options open. Ask about socket preservation below.

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Why patients choose us for their socket preservation

Maintains ridge width and height
Simplifies future implant placement
Better gum contour around the final crown
Adds only minutes to the extraction visit
Reduces the need for later grafting
Helpful for bridge and denture aesthetics too

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Socket Preservation at Sure Smile Clinic, London

Why bone shrinks after extraction

The bone immediately surrounding a tooth root exists to support that root. Once the tooth is gone, the body remodels it away. Studies consistently show 40–50 per cent of ridge width lost within six to twelve months without intervention.

What is involved

The tooth is removed as atraumatically as possible
The socket is cleaned of any infected tissue
Graft granules fill the socket space
A collagen plug or membrane covers and protects the graft
Sutures hold everything in place while it heals

Is it always necessary?

No. If you have already decided against an implant, or if the socket walls are thick and intact in a non-visible area, we may simply let it heal. We will give you a straight recommendation rather than adding cost by default.

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