Losing mass and density in the jawbone, which often happens following tooth loss, could mean an aged appearance and major alterations to the function and beauty of the smile. Fortunately, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons know how to restore smiles with bone grafting and sinus lifts. In today’s blog, we’re talking about how we rebuild your smile once again.
The Impact of Losing Bone Structure
The body provides regular doses of calcium and phosphorus to the bone tissue around your teeth, which fortifies the structure and preserves your facial structure. However, when you lose teeth, the body will no longer send nutrients the areas around the missing roots. Lacking in calcium and phosphorus, the bone tissue breaks down, a process that causes a loss of mass and density. Soon, additional teeth could become lost and the changes to the facial structure could cause you to look older. In addition, the loss of mass and density complicates implant placement. Suddenly there isn’t enough stable structure to support a new root. Fortunately, we can rebuild what has become lost with oral surgery!
Ridge Augmentation
For the lower jaw, we could replace the structure to augment the areas requiring tooth replacement. After we administer anesthesia and sedation to help you feel relaxed and comfortable, we move forward by removing bone tissue from the chin, back of your lower jaw, or the hip. We could also use synesthetic materials or bone from donors. Our team will discuss your options and help you move forward with the best choice for your smile. Once the area heals, we will then talk about implant placement to restore the missing teeth and continue to stimulate the growth of bone tissue, which keeps your smile sturdy and protects your youthful features.
Sinus Lifts
For the upper jaw, we could perform a sinus lift. The procedure is designed to add bone tissue to the upper in the spaces between your molars and your premolars. The sinus membrane is essentially moved upwards. Our team consists of skilled and experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons to perform this procedure, preparing your smile for new teeth. If you have any questions about either procedure, then please contact our team to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Rebuilding Smiles With Oral Surgery?
We want to help correct issues that impact your smile, and your ability to enjoy a full smile once again following tooth loss. To learn more about improving oral health and function with oral surgery, or to schedule a consultation, call Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625. Our team wants to help you continue to maintain good oral health, and a smile that fills you with confidence.
