Where does it occur?
In healing wounds, including extraction sockets.
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What is granulation tissue in a wound?
Granulation tissue is newly forming connective tissue with many small blood vessels that temporarily fills a healing wound. After tooth extraction, it develops in the area initially occupied by the blood clot. It is a stage of healing, not the same as pus or fully mature bone.
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A blood clot forms
After extraction, a blood clot forms in the socket. It provides a temporary basis for the next healing steps.
New vessels and cells
Cells and small blood vessels grow into the wound. Granulation tissue supports nourishment and further tissue formation.
Tissue continues to mature
Early tissue is gradually remodeled. New bone also develops within an extraction socket; the surface gum and deeper bone do not heal at the same speed.
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A blood clot forms
After extraction, a blood clot forms in the socket. It provides a temporary basis for the next healing steps.
New vessels and cells
Cells and small blood vessels grow into the wound. Granulation tissue supports nourishment and further tissue formation.
Tissue continues to mature
Early tissue is gradually remodeled. New bone also develops within an extraction socket; the surface gum and deeper bone do not heal at the same speed.
Notes on the teaching images
- Blood clot as an early foundation
- Wound context · cells and vessels are not visible
- Closed surface does not mean completed bone healing
At a glance
Can I identify it reliably from a photograph?
No. A photograph cannot replace assessment of wound healing.
What helps with assessment?
The course of symptoms and planned wound reviews.
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Often confused
Granulation tissue or granuloma?
Granulation tissue is early repair tissue. “Granuloma” is used for other tissue changes and is not an interchangeable term for normal wound healing.
Quick answers
Does granulation tissue mean there is pus?
No. Granulation tissue is normally part of healing. However, a single colour or photograph cannot reliably distinguish normal healing from infection.
Should I remove pale or reddish material from the wound?
Do not scrape the wound or pull off surface material yourself. Healing surfaces can look different. Increasing pain, swelling, fever or bleeding should be checked.
Is it already finished bone after a few days?
No. Early wound repair and bone remodeling are different stages. Timing depends on the wound, procedure and individual factors.
At the practice
For the appointment
You can bring this question to your appointment:
Is my healing progress appropriate for the operation, or should the wound be reviewed?
If you are unsure about a healing wound or symptoms are increasing, arrange a wound review.
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- Angiogenesis
- Formation of new blood vessels.
- Tissue remodeling
- Change and maturation of the initial repair tissue.
Make the distinction
Granulation tissue is early repair tissue. “Granuloma” is used for other tissue changes and is not an interchangeable term for normal wound healing.
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