Extraction of first molar insight pls

[troubledsoul]

Hello I extracted my first lower left molar a couple years ago back in 2017. I am now 27 years old and I'm noticing a drastic change in my left facial profile in comparison to my right. There is a dent at the sight of extraction as well as a droopy look relative to the strong, bold and defined right side. This is really depressing me. I did a bridge with a bone graft. Inside my mouth I can see gum recession in that area. I am thinking of getting an implant because I'm worried this will just keep getting worse. Is it typical for exterior facial profile to change after such a procedure? Is there anything I can do about it? I'm willing to do anything to get my face back :/

 

[honestdoc]

First molars are very traumatic to remove because of their size and anatomically flared roots. Once it is removed, the area loses a lot of bone and will continue to lose bone through time. Implants are a better option because it helps retain bone. Keeping bone will help with facial profile.

 

[troubledsoul]

Hello and thank you
What did you mean by anatomically flared roots?
Also what is ridge augmentation?

 

[honestdoc]

Hello and thank you
What did you mean by anatomically flared roots?
Also what is ridge augmentation?

Flared roots means the molar roots are more angled at different directions. Ridge augmentation is to rebuild the bone with bone grafting material.