When you lose teeth or suffer from a serious injury, this could weaken your jaw and limit your tooth replacement options. But our team can strengthen your jaw with prosthodontic care! In today’s blog, your Overland Park, KS, prosthodontist talks about jawbone grafting and sinus lift procedures.
The Factors That Weaken Your Smile
When you lose your natural teeth, this could mean the body will suspend the flow of key nutrients to your jaw. Without regular doses of calcium and phosphorus, your jaw could break down, losing mass and density. This results in further tooth loss and even an older appearance! Your jaw could also be weakened due to a serious injury. When this happens, you may not have enough structure to support one or more dental implants. But we can strengthen your smile with prosthodontic treatment, including jawbone grafting and a sinus lift.
Grafting and Sinus Lift Procedures
Grafting is used for the lower arch. We will take structure from the rear of your jaw, knee, or your hip, and use it to fortify the weakened areas. We could also use a synthetic source too. This strengthens the lower arch so we can move forward with tooth replacement. For the upper arch, we will raise the sinus floor to uncover new tissues that can support one or more dental implants. We plan both procedures in detail with advanced imaging technology, so we can avoid nerve tissues, sinus cavities, or blood vessels. With local anesthesia and dental sedation, we also ensure you are comfortable and replaced during treatment. We want your oral surgery to be a comfortable and positive experience.
Dental Implant Placement
Once the treated areas have healed, we will move forward with dental implant placement. Our team will insert one or more implant posts at specific angles, positions, and depths to ensure their longevity and stability. Once in place, these act as new roots and keep the jawbone from breaking down, so your smile stays intact and you preserve your youthful facial features. We can address a single missing tooth, or even support a bridge or set of fixed dentures!
If you have any questions about how we strengthen the upper or lower arch of your smile with grafting and sinus lift procedures, or if you want to learn more about dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more. We’re ready to help transform your smile!
LEARN MORE ABOUT RIDGE AUGMENTATION WITH DR. STUART DEXTER IN OVERLAND PARK, KS!
Our team wants to help you enjoy a smile that can support dental implants. To find out more about rebuilding your jaw, give a call to your Overland Park and Prairie Village, KS prosthodontist, Dr. Stuart Dexter, DDS at (913)362-8200.