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Philadelphia Office: Philadelphia PA Periodontics Office Phone Number215-985-4337 | 1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia , PA 19102 |
Philadelphia Office: Philadelphia PA Periodontics Office Phone Number215-985-4337| 1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia , PA 19102 |
Extractions and Dental Implants
When a tooth is failing, the question of what comes next can feel overwhelming. Whether a crack, an infection, or advanced bone loss is behind the problem, losing a tooth does not have to mean losing confidence in your smile. The good news is that extraction and implant placement are often handled as a coordinated, planned sequence rather than two separate, unrelated events. Knowing what to expect at every stage makes the process far less daunting and far more manageable.
At Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants, our team brings together advanced surgical, periodontal, and prosthetic training under one roof. Dr. Robert Slauch, DDS, MDSc, FACP, leads extractions and implant placement, while Dr. Jay Laudenbach and Dr. Ishita Bhavsar bring deep periodontal expertise to ensure every patient’s oral health foundation is sound before and after treatment.
What Happens When a Tooth Needs to Come Out
A failing tooth is not always easy to identify on your own. Persistent pain, mobility, a broken root, or significant decay below the gum line are all signs a tooth is no longer salvageable. Once Dr. Slauch confirms an extraction is the right path, a plan for replacement is built into the process from the start.
Why Timing and Planning Matter
Removing a tooth without a restoration plan often leads to longer treatment timelines and unnecessary bone loss. When replacement is considered upfront, our team can sequence each step to minimize healing time and protect the surrounding anatomy. This is one of the clearest advantages of working with a clinician trained in both oral surgery and prosthetics.
The Role of Socket Bone Grafting
One of the most important steps after a tooth is removed is socket preservation, a procedure in which bone grafting material is placed directly into the empty socket. Without this step, the jaw naturally begins to resorb, losing 30 to 60 percent of its bone volume in the first six months following extraction. That bone loss can compromise the size, shape, and density of the site, making implant placement more involved down the line.
Dr. Slauch performs socket bone grafting as part of our extraction protocol when appropriate. The graft material supports the walls of the socket, maintains ridge dimensions, and creates a healthier foundation for the implant that follows.
How Grafting Protects Your Long-Term Result
The jawbone depends on stimulation from tooth roots to maintain its volume. Once a tooth is gone, that stimulus disappears. Socket preservation interrupts the resorption cycle early, giving the body a scaffold to build against. Patients who receive grafting at the time of extraction tend to arrive at implant placement with a more stable, predictable site.
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Placing the Dental Implant
Once the socket has healed adequately, Dr. Slauch places the dental implant, which serves as an artificial tooth root anchored directly into the jaw bone. Our practice exclusively uses Straumann implants, the leading implant system in the world and a gold standard in the industry. Straumann’s precision engineering and documented long-term outcomes make them the right choice for patients who want a result built to last.
The implant is given time to integrate with the surrounding bone before the final restoration is attached. Dr. Slauch’s prosthetic background allows him to plan the crown or final prosthetic component at the very start of treatment, so proportions, bite alignment, and aesthetics are considered from day one rather than improvised at the end.
Completing the Restoration
After integration is complete, the final crown is placed over the implant. The result looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth. Because Dr. Slauch oversees both the surgical placement and the restorative outcome, there is no handoff between providers that can create inconsistency or miscommunication. The full scope of care is coordinated within one practice.
A Team Built Around Your Whole Mouth
What sets our practice apart is not any single procedure but the depth of our team. Dr. Laudenbach is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology with over 45 years of experience, and Dr. Bhavsar is board-eligible for the American Board of Periodontology and a graduate of the University of Kentucky periodontics program. Both are members of the American Academy of Periodontology and have been recognized, alongside Dr. Slauch, as Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentists. Their periodontal oversight ensures the gum tissue, bone levels, and surrounding environment are healthy before any implant is placed — and that they stay that way long after.
- Dr. Slauch is board-certified by the American College of Prosthodontists and performs extractions, socket bone grafting, and implant placement
- Dr. Laudenbach is board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology with over 45 years of experience
- Dr. Bhavsar is board-eligible for the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology
- All three providers have been named Philadelphia Magazine Top Dentists
- Our practice exclusively uses Straumann implants, the leading implant system in the world
Having surgical, periodontal, and prosthetic knowledge working in coordination means your care reflects a complete view of your oral health, not just the immediate problem in front of you.
Schedule Your Consultation at Laudenbach Periodontics & Dental Implants
If you have a tooth that is failing or has recently been removed, the window to preserve bone and plan for an implant is time-sensitive. Waiting can mean more bone loss, a more involved grafting procedure, and a longer overall timeline. Our team is here to evaluate your situation honestly and walk you through your options with clarity and care.
The combined breadth of our doctors’ training — periodontal, surgical, and prosthetic — is a genuine differentiator for patients facing this type of treatment. Our $219 comprehensive consultation includes all necessary X-rays, full periodontal charting, and a full series of photos, giving you a complete picture of your oral health before any decisions are made. To take the next step, contact our team today.
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1520 Locust Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-985-4337
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