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Management of extraction sites: From biological principles to clinical practice.

Periodontology 2000 · Couso-Queiruga E, Avila-Ortiz G · 2026-08-25

After tooth extraction, the jawbone naturally resorbs, which can complicate future tooth replacement. This review examines biological healing processes and evaluates strategies—including bone preservation, reconstruction, partial extraction techniques, and tooth transplantation—for managing extraction sites based on individual site characteristics.

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