When a smile loses mass and density in the jawbone, this could cause major negative impacts on function and even the appearance. To rebuild these lost tissues, which also help prepare the smile for implant placement, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons may suggest a procedure known as bone grafting, or ridge augmentation.
The Loss of Bone Tissue in Your Smile
We may recommend the procedure to help restore balance to your smile, as issues with the growth and development of your smile, or difficulties following an injury, could lead to imbalance. Over time, this imbalance alone could mean painful complications for eating and speaking, and even lead to issues like TMJ disorder and bruxism.
However, the most common reason to prescribe the procedure is to address the loss of mass and density in your jawbone. When we lose one or more natural teeth, the body responds by suspending the flow of nutrients to the surrounding bone tissue. As the tissue then breaks down, this causes further tooth loss and an aged appearance. Replacing the missing teeth with lifelike and durable dental implants is also difficult, as now there isn’t enough bone tissue to support them. However, we could essentially rebuild your smile!
Ridge Augmentation
To start, we will explain what the bone grafting procedure entails and answer any questions you may have. Next, we administering a numbing agent and also sedation to ensure you enter a calm, relaxed state with no memory of the procedure. Once this is achieved, we will take bone tissue from the back of your jaw or your hip, or use donor or synthetic materials, and attach this to the portions of your smile that have lost mass and density. The new tissues will bond with the jaw, which creates a new base to support dental implants, correct bite balance, and help you regain your youthful features. Not to mention this also halts tooth loss too!
Moving Forward with Implant Placement
Once the area heals, we will insert one or more dental implants if necessary. The implants bond with the newly rebuild bone tissue, causing the body to resume the flows of nutrients and preserving your smile. You enjoy new teeth that look natural and have the potential to last for many years to come. If you have any questions about how we treat tooth loss, or about our implant options, then contact our team today.
Do You Have Questions About Ridge Augmentation?
Our team is ready to help transform your smile and improve overall health and function. To learn more about how our team rebuilds and restores smiles with oral surgery, then schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.
