Over a period of time, the jaw bone associated with missing teeth atrophies or resorbs. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.
We now have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance. The bone graft procedures are referred to as:
This procedure involves elevating the sinus membrane and placing the bone graft onto the sinus floor.
In severe cases, the ridge has been reabsorbed and a bone graft is placed to increase the ridge height and/or width.