Due to tooth loss or other factors, your jawbone could lose mass and density, or lack it. This could leave the smile unable to handle dental implants to replace missing teeth. But to rebuild the smile and make it implant ready, and to prevent an aged appearance, your Santa Rosa , CA, oral surgeons can offer grafting and sinus lifts.
The Loss of Mass and Density
When we lose our teeth, this does more than just leave an embarrassing gap behind. The body will respond by suspending the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the jawbone. Without regular doses of these vital nutrients the bone structure begins to lose mass and density, gradually breaking down in a manner that leads to worsening tooth loss and a prematurely aged appearance. This could place limits on replacing missing teeth, as dental implants require enough jawbone structure to adequately support them. But, with oral surgery we can rebuild the weakened portions of your smile!
Jawbone Grafting
The grafting process helps shore up the lower jaw to make it ready to receive new teeth, and to preserve your facial structure and youthful features. The process involves first taking detailed digital x-trays and CBCT images of the entire smile, so we can plan the procedure with accuracy and precision. We then number the area and administer sedation before beginning the surgery. The weakened portions are fortified with tissue taken from the back of your jaw or from your hip, or from donor sources or with synthetic materials. The body accepts these as natural tissues, and converts them to bone tissue. When the area heals properly, we can move forward with dental implant placement, which further strengthens these areas of the smile through osseointegration.
Sinus Lifts
What about the upper arch? For weakened portions of this structure, we will perform a sinus lift. Essentially, we use surgery to gently lift the sinus floor to uncover new bone tissue, which we can insert dental implants into. This allows us to address minor tooth loss, or even secure a full fixed denture. If you have any questions about how we strengthen the smile and treat these issues with oral surgery, then contact our team today.
We can Improve Smile Function and Beauty
We would like to help correct the issues brought on by accidents and injuries. If you would like to learn more about how we restore function, health, and beauty to your smile, then contact your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons by calling 707-545-4625. We can replace missing teeth, repair fractures or broken facial bones, and reposition your smile. Don’t live with the effects of your injury or accident, talk to our team, even if time has elapsed since your injury.
