Healing of the Extraction Site

1. Day 1 – Clot formation
2. Day 2-7 – Granulation tissue fills socket
3. Day 4-20 – Connective tissue replaces granulation tissue; spindle cells, collagen fibers, and early vascularity is seen
4. Day 7 – Bone formation begins with uncalcified spicules and osteoid at the socket base and periphery
5. Day 20 – Mineralization begins
6. Day 40 – two-thirds socket filled with immature bone, lamina dura becomes lost
7. Day 50-90 – Bone matures into trabecular pattern resembling alveolus
8. Day 100 – Socket density comparable to surrounding bone, minimal residual osteogenic activity

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