Sometimes, an oral surgeon needs to do a little bit of work before they are able to place a dental implant. That’s because implants require enough health bone tissue to be able to stay strong, and there may be a reason why that’s just not possible. Where teeth have been missing for a while, bone tissue can be lost, making it a little tougher for a renewal to hold. Thankfully, though, through ridge augmentation, there are some ways to address this.
Here at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery, Dr. Tyko and Dr. Rogers understand the importance of a quality prosthodontic renewal. We also know that, without enough stable bone tissue, placing a dental implant could lead to some problems. With ridge augmentation, oral surgeons are able to use processes like sinus lifts to expos more health bone that can serve as a foundation for your smile solution. So, if you’ve been told by another oral health team that implants aren’t possible, talk it over with a trusted team in Sonoma County.
Take a look at your prosthodontic possibilities. Schedule a time to meet with Santa Rosa Oral Surgery, and let’s discuss ridge augmentation and dental implants.
Dental Implants Find Success By Working With Your Body
Implant placement has quickly become one of the most popular oral health processes over the last two decades. This innovative approach to prosthodontic renewal uses a small, threaded titanium post to provide a stable foundation for a prosthetic after tooth loss. Once placed, the bone tissue around it grows snugly into the threads of the post to form a base. But in order for that to happen as intended, your body neds to cooperate.
Ridge Augmentation Is Designed To Create A Stable Foundation
When an oral surgeon places a dental implant, they need to know that the bone tissue surrounding it will be strong enough to be able to support it. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case; there are some reasons as to why implant placement might not be successful. Sometimes, bone can be compromised, making it not suitable. In other instances, the loss of tissue from missing a tooth can make it tougher to place an implant.
Ridge augmentation works to develop more suitable bone tissue. There are a few different ways to do this, including a sinus lift, which exposes more healthy bone. So, if you have been told that a dental implant will not work due to tissue resorption, let’s talk about it.
Schedule A Consultation At Santa Rosa Oral Surgery
If you’ve been told by another practice that your bone tissue will not support a dental implant, find out if there’s a way forward. To learn more about ridge augmentation through sinus lifts, call Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at (707) 545-4625 today.
