It is estimated that more than 1 billion amalgam restorations (fillings) are placed annually.
Ridge augmentation is a procedure that can shore up dents and other
abnormalities in your gum line. People who lose a tooth, for example,
may eventually develop a small indentation where the original tooth was
located; this sometimes creates an uneven or unsightly gum line. Even
if the tooth is replaced, the preceding shrinkage of the gum may cause
the replacement tooth to look longer than the others.
