ABSTRACT AIM: The aim of this article is to review socket preservation techniques and treatment outcomes in association with preservation techniques. There is a significant physiologic change after tooth extraction which implies the necessary of socket preservation for planning a delayed implant. Various clinical trials and studies have given different preservation techniques. Bone grafting and biological membrane are the most common methods done to preserve the socket. METHOD: A PubMed database search was done with the Keywords – socket preservation, ridge preservation and bone grafting. RESULT: The initial database searches returned 200 results.15 articles were downloaded. 13 articles were found to meet inclusion and exclusion criteria. CONCLUSION: Preservation of bone volume is of major importance to ensure proper implant and aesthetic rehabilitation. Socket preservation maintains the height and width of the socket/ridge which is essential for aesthetics and function of implant.