Whenever an individual loses one or more teeth, the mass of the bones in the mouth decreases in size. This bone loss affects the gums and muscles of the mouth as well as the nerve endings that surround it. At Prestige Oral Surgery, we can help patients understand the causes of jawbone loss, as well as how dental implants can …
Talking About Bone Grafting For Dental Implant
For some, bone grafts are required before dental implants because of inadequate bone. A dental implant is a titanium root replacement. It is inserted into the jaw, and as the bone heals, it fuses the root into the mouth structure. However, you have to have a good foundation for the titanium root to be placed, otherwise, the restored tooth will …
What is Bone Resorption?
Bone resorption occurs when the bone in the jaw is not stimulated properly. If the bone is not stimulated, new tissue does not develop, and wear and tear leads to the bone becoming atrophied, or resorbed. The long-term result is a change in the shape of the jaw and, eventually, change in the facial shape, usually with the lower jaw …
The Impact of Bone and Socket Preservation
Treating advanced cases of dental trauma and decay can require tooth extraction, but this treatment alone cannot restore the health and balance of your smile. Following an extraction, the underlying jawbone can eventually shrink, resulting in a serious compromise of oral health. How Tooth Extraction Impacts The Jaw Bone The alveolar, or jaw bone, supports the teeth and is a …
Bone Grafts Safety
Dental implants placed within the jawbone have become an increasingly popular and aesthetic way to replace missing teeth with strong, high-quality artificial teeth that look, feel and function like your own teeth. Unfortunately, in some cases, the jawbone may not be strong or substantial enough to support dental implants. The bone grafting procedure is an excellent way to replace lost …
Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is a procedure to rebuild bone in the bone deficient areas of your jaw. Bone grafting is performed to reverse the bone loss caused by periodontal disease, trauma, or ill-fitting removable dentures. It is also used to augment bone to permit implant placement, such as augmenting bone in the sinus area for implant placement, or augmenting bone to …
Identifying The Need For A Sinus Lift When Preparing for Dental Implants
All together for dental inserts to be effective and enduring, it is basically there be quality and enough amount of jawbone to which the embed will be appended. In the event that bone misfortune has happened because of periodontal infection or damage, a sinus enlargement can be performed to raise the sinus floor and take into account new bone development. …
The Importance of Bone and Socket Preservation
Treating advanced cases of dental trauma and decay can require tooth extraction, but this treatment alone cannot restore the health and balance of your smile. Following an extraction, the underlying jawbone can eventually shrink, resulting in a serious compromise of oral health. How Tooth Extraction Impacts The Jaw Bone The alveolar, or jaw bone, supports the teeth and is a …
Are Bone Grafts Safe?
Dental implants placed within the jawbone have become an increasingly popular and aesthetic way to replace missing teeth with strong, high-quality artificial teeth that look, feel and function like your own teeth. Unfortunately, in some cases, the jawbone may not be strong or substantial enough to support dental implants. The bone grafting procedure is an excellent way to replace lost …
What is Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is a procedure to rebuild bone in the bone deficient areas of your jaw. Bone grafting is performed to reverse the bone loss caused by periodontal disease, trauma, or ill-fitting removable dentures. It is also used to augment bone to permit implant placement, such as augmenting bone in the sinus area for implant placement, or augmenting bone to …
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