Bone Grafting & Sinus Lift
Bone augmentation procedures to ensure sufficient bone for dental implants. Build up your jawbone for successful implant placement.
Overview
Bone grafting and sinus lift are procedures that build up the jawbone to provide sufficient support for dental implants. When teeth are missing for an extended period, the jawbone can shrink and become too thin or shallow for implants. Bone grafting adds bone material to increase the width or height of the jawbone. A sinus lift is a specific type of bone graft for the upper jaw that raises the sinus floor to create more bone height for implants.
Benefits
Makes implants possible when bone is insufficient
Prevents further bone loss
Creates stable foundation for implants
Uses safe, biocompatible materials
Can be done with implant placement or separately
High success rate with proper healing
Treatment Process
Bone grafting procedures begin with an assessment of your bone quality and quantity using 3D imaging. We determine the type and amount of bone material needed. The bone graft material (which can be from your own body, a donor, or synthetic) is placed in the area needing augmentation. For sinus lifts, we carefully lift the sinus membrane and place bone material beneath it. The graft is then allowed to heal and integrate with your natural bone over 4-6 months before implant placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs bone grafting?
Patients who have lost teeth for an extended period, have had periodontal disease, or have naturally thin jawbones may need bone grafting before implants.
How long does bone grafting take to heal?
Bone grafts typically need 4-6 months to heal and integrate with your natural bone before implants can be placed.
Is bone grafting painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Post-operative discomfort is usually mild and manageable with medication.
What types of bone graft materials are used?
We use various materials including your own bone (autograft), donor bone (allograft), animal bone (xenograft), or synthetic materials (alloplast).
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