Sometimes, in order to effectively place a dental implant, an oral surgeon will need to do some preparatory work first. You see, a dental implant works through osseointegration, where bone grows tightly to a titanium post. Without enough healthy bone tissue, there just might not be the structure in place to be able to hold a prosthetic solution. Thankfully, we have ways of creating more space through ridge augmentation, which can use a range of procedures to make implants more achievable.
With renowned oral surgeon Dr. Tyko at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery, you’ve got someone who knows his stuff. Our office understands the importance of having a complete, quality smile, and we’re here to help you find a path to yours. If you have been told by your dentist or another oral surgeon that dental implants are challenging due to the amount of available bone, let’s talk about whether ridge augmentation can help.
Pave your prosthodontic path with an oral surgeon who cares. Find out more about ridge augmentation with Dr. Tyko, DDS, MD, at Santa Rosa Oral Surgery.
Why Might You Need More Space?
To fully understand the advantages of ridge augmentation for the successful placement of a dental implant, you need to know how the process works. With implant placement, an oral surgeon or other qualified dental professional uses a small, threaded titanium post to create a stable smile foundation. But in order for it to stay, there needs to be enough healthy bone tissue to hold it well.
Unfortunately, for some patients, that’s just not possible due to bone loss. This can happen when a missing tooth is ignored for a while, as our bodies start to resorb bone tissue to try and save the rest of your smile. But if you’ve been told that dental implants aren’t possible because of it, talk to Dr. Tyko to gather a second opinion.
Ridge Augmentation Offers A Pathway Forward
When a patient needs more available bone tissue to hold a dental implant solution, there are ways to move forward through ridge augmentation. Sinus lifts are a method to do this, particularly for those teeth in the upper quadrants. By exposing a bit more area, it offers some more stability.
Dr. Tyko and Dr. Rogers can work with you and explain your options. It all starts with a consultation, so schedule a time to talk about your teeth. We’ll help you to know what’s going on, and what you can do about it.
Explore Ridge Augmentation With Santa Rosa Oral Surgery
If you’ve been told that dental implants aren’t possible due to a lack of healthy bone tissue, see if a sinus lift makes a difference. To find out more about ridge augmentation, call Santa Rosa Oral Surgery at (707) 545-4625 today.
