For dental implants to be successful, there must be sufficient bone to support them. In some cases, bone volume is reduced following tooth loss, and additional procedures may be required before or during implant treatment.
Two common approaches are bone grafting and sinus lift procedures.
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Dental implants rely on bone for stability. After a tooth is lost, the surrounding bone can shrink over time. This may affect:
Yes. Bone grafting and sinus lifts are well-established procedures and are commonly used in implant dentistry.
Not all patients require them — this is determined during assessment.
Bone grafting procedures usually require a healing period before or alongside implant placement. The timing depends on:
Bone grafting involves adding bone (or bone substitute material) to an area where bone is lacking. This can be done:
The aim is to create enough volume to support the implant in the correct position.
In the upper jaw, particularly in the back teeth region, the sinus cavity can limit the available bone height. A sinus lift involves:
This allows implants to be placed in areas where bone height would otherwise be insufficient.
These procedures are planned using:
The aim is to create a stable foundation for long-term implant success.
Bone grafting and sinus lift procedures are used to improve the conditions for implant placement. They are a routine part of implant planning where bone volume is limited.
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