Alveoloplasty can be done in conjunction with your tooth extraction, or after the fact, and is a minimally invasive surgery. First, your Bay Area OSM provider numbs the area with a local anesthetic and possibly provides additional sedation.
Next, the gum tissue is cut open revealing the bone beneath. The bone is trimmed away and shaped using a series of files and a handpiece. Sometimes a dental drill can be used. While this is happening, the site will be irrigated to push away excess debris.
Finally, your surgeon checks your jawbone for smoothness and your gums are stitched shut with sutures.