Treatments
Bone Regeneration
Before
There is very little bone in the back areas of the upper jaw, which prevents dental implant placement. Above the jawbone, the sinuses, in black, are pushing on the jawbone and contributing to further bone loss.
After
Placement of bone graft material underneath the sinuses have created new substantial and strong jawbone (white masses). The sinuses have been gently pushed upward; this makes drainage easier and may even help or resolve sinus problems.
Many of our patients with missing teeth were told they were not candidates for
implant treatment. Fortunately, we have been able to help most of these patients.
With bone regeneration techniques and state of the art technology, we have found
that there are very few patients for whom dental implants cannot be a reality.
The jawbone exists only to support a tooth. When teeth are removed or extracted,
the surrounding bone and gums can shrink or recede causing bone loss. When this occurs,
there may be unsightly defects and/or the collapse of your lips and cheeks.
When bone loss occurs, it may preclude placement of dental implants. The key to
implant success is the quantity and quality of bone where the implant is to be placed.
We offer many procedures to regenerate the jawbone and create a solid foundation
for dental implants prior to, during and following implant placement:
