When you lose teeth, this doesn’t just leave a gap in your smile. Unless addressed, you could lose mass and density in your jawbone and eventually, develop an aged appearance. In order to rebuild the lost structure and preserve your smile’s structure and beauty, you may need a bone grafting or sinus lift. In today’s blog, your Santa Rosa, CA, oral surgeons discusses these unique treatment options.
The Danger of Tooth Loss
When we lose one or more of our natural teeth, the body’s response could include suspending the flow of key nutrients to the jawbone around the missing tooth root. Deprived of these doses of calcium and phosphorus, the bone tissue begins to break down. The loss of mass and density in the bone tissue not only causes further tooth loss, but could lead to the onset of an aged appearance as well. While placing dental implants can help stimulate the growth of new tissues, as the body accepts the titanium implant post as natural roots, sometimes the loss of bone tissue means there isn’t enough to support the posts. Fortunately, we can help rebuild the lost tissue with jawbone grafting or sinus lifts.
Jawbone Grafting and Sinus Lifts
The jawbone grafting is recommended for the lower jaw, also known as the mandible. The sinus lift restores tissues to the upper portion of the jawbone, known as the maxilla. For grafting, we use the patient’s own bone tissue, usually taken from another part of the mouth or the rear of the jaw. In some situations, we also use a synthetic material that stimulate bone growth and provide new support. For the sinus lift, we lift the membranous floor of your sinuses to help strengthen the maxillary bone. Both of these provide support for one or more dental implant posts, enabling us to help you on the road toward a full and beautiful smile once more.
Protecting Your Smile
With all of these surgical procedures, we will employ sedation to help ensure you remain comfortable. We also employ advanced digital technology to help facilitate and guide the process, ensuring care with accuracy and precision. If you have any questions about preparing your smile for tooth replacement, or about dental implants in particular, then please contact our team today. By seeking care now, you can also put any remaining dental insurance benefits to use before you lose them!
Do You Have Questions About Oral Surgery?
If you have any questions about how we address tooth loss or losing jawbone density. To learn more about how we preserve your smile’s beauty and structure, schedule a consultation by calling Santa Rosa Oral Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA, today at 707-545-4625.