Dental extraction is a regular procedure, routinely carried out in any dental set up. After tooth extraction, the alveolar ridge will undergo morphological changes and decreases in volume. These changes are usually clinically significant and can make placement of a prosthesis or an implant-supported crown difficult. Recent advances in bone grafting allow the dentist to place implants in sites that were considered compromised in the past. This article focuses on the healing pattern of sockets, types of grafts and membranes, patient selection, pre surgical and surgical procedures.