Preserving Bone for Dental Implants and Oral Health The loss or extraction of a tooth can alter the surrounding bone, potentially affecting future dental treatment. Preserving the jawbone after a tooth extraction is integral to successful dental treatment and helps maintain oral health. Why Preservation is Important Bone grafting and socket preservation refer to the… Read more »
Bone Grafting
Sinus Augmentation: Preparing Sinuses for Dental Implants
Sinus Augmentation: Preparing Sinuses for Dental Implants The quality and quantity of available bone are key to successful placement of maxillary dental implants. If you don’t have enough bone in your upper jaw (maxilla), you may need sinus augmentation surgery – also called a sinus lift or sinus graft – before your dental implant surgery…. Read more »
Treatment Option for Patients with Severe Bone Loss
Treatment Option for Patients with Severe Bone Loss Zygomatic (cheekbone) dental implants offer a solution for patients who may not be candidates for traditional implants due to bone loss in the upper jaw. Unlike traditional implants that are placed in the jawbone, zygomatic dental implants are anchored in the zygomatic bone. They are longer than… Read more »
What are PRP and PRF and Their Role in Healing?
What are PRP and PRF and Their Role in Healing? What is Platelet-rich Plasma? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a substance made from the patient’s own blood that can be used in oral and maxillofacial surgery. PRP contains high concentrations of platelets—tiny cells that help blood clot and contain growth factors. To obtain platelet-rich plasma, a… Read more »
What are the Components of a Dental Implant Restoration?
What are the Components of a Dental Implant Restoration? Dental implants, which may replace a single tooth, several teeth, or a full set of teeth, are composed of multiple parts that work together to provide a functional tooth replacement. Implant Titanium implants – surgically inserted into the jaw – fuse to the bone through a… Read more »
