When you lose teeth and time elapses, this could weaken and erode the jaw. You could develop an older appearance and your smile may not be able to support dental implants. But we can strengthen your weakened jaw with a ridge augmentation! In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about jawbone grafting and sinus lifts.
The Changes Tooth Loss Brings
We could lose our teeth due to injury, advanced cavities and decay, or in most cases, the advanced stage of gum disease known as periodontitis. When we lose teeth. The body will respond by suspending the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the bone structure around the missing roots. Without these nutrients, the jawbone will break down and erode, which can cause further tooth loss and even an older appearance. While dental implants can stay in place and prevent this erosion, you may not have enough strong jawbone structure to support them. But we can help with jawbone grafting and sinus lift procedures!
Jawbone Grafting
Also known as a ridge augmentation, this is what will strengthen the lower jaw and make it able to support dental implants. Our team will add new structure to it, taken from other parts of your body, such as the rear of your jaw, your hip, or your knee. We could also use synthetic sources too. When we attach these to the jaw, this provides a new base. When the area heals, we can then insert one or more dental implants, which will act as new roots and strengthen these areas further, so you have a full smile with results that can last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime.
Sinus Lift
Grafting can help strengthen the lower jaw, but what about the upper portion? For this, we may prescribe a sinus lift. This is a procedure that essentially raises the sinus floor to uncover new structures that can support dental implants. We then add these new roots to further strengthen the area and ensure it can support a new smile, so you can feel confident in your appearance and eat your favorite foods again. If you have any questions about how our team will fortify the smile with grafting or a sinus lift, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy your best possible smile! There is still time to use your 2024 dental benefits before they expire.
Ensure Your Smile Is Strong with Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
We want to help you enjoy a smile that can support one or more dental implants. To schedule an appointment and improve your smile’s strength and stability, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
