Dental Implants
A dental implant is a titanium screw that is placed into the upper or lower jaw to replace a missing tooth or teeth. It is 100% biocompatible (it’s the same material as hip and knee replacements). A periodontist places the implants, and the patient’s dentist restores (attaches the teeth) to the implant. Sometimes this can be done the same day, and sometimes it can take a few months for the implants to integrate (fuse to the bone). You will never go without teeth, because we always arrange ahead of time for you to have a temporary replacement.
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Ridge Augmentation
The building up or reconstruction of areas of the mouth that have been damaged or disfigured.
This is an example of how a patient's mandible can resorb over time when teeth are missing.
Sinus Elevation
Sinus Elevation is a term to describe a procedure that is done to raise the floor of the sinus in order to make room for dental implants. It is a simple procedure that is done when there is a lack of sufficient bone in the back parts of the upper jaws. A bone graft is placed in the bottom portion of the sinus and implants are then placed into this bone.
It is a very predictable procedure, with few side effects and little risk. The benefits are outstanding – we are able to place implants where they otherwise could not be placed.