Fernando J. Haddock, DDS, is an assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences at the University of Florida College of Dentistry in Gainesville. Prior to joining academia, Haddock, who is an author and diplomate of the American Association of Dental Consultants, was in private practice for 20 years. He can be reached at fhaddock@dental.ufl.edu.
Appropriate surgical and prosthetic management of nonpreserved sockets following extractions will minimize alveolar bone loss, thus facilitating ridge preservation and implant success.