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    Implants with Bone Grafting

    Implants with Bone Grafting: What Is It?

    When the jawbone has been destroyed by inflammation or, over a long period, has been resorbed, leaving too little and too narrow a bone,

    bone graft material is added to rebuild the ridge so the implant can be placed safely.

    Why does the jawbone break down?

    Long-standing inflammation has dissolved the bone

    Bone grafting is needed to restore enough bone before the implant is placed.

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    The bone has resorbed long after a tooth was removed

    Without a tooth, the ridge bone gradually shrinks and becomes thinner over time.

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    Bone grafting (alveolar ridge augmentation)

    Bone Graft implants
    When placing an implant, bone grafting is done at the same time to reinforce areas where bone is lacking.
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    Identifying the bone defect
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    Placing a barrier membrane

    Advanced bone grafting

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    Sinus lift

    Maxillary Sinus Lift Surgery
    When there is not enough bone to place an implant in the upper back teeth, the maxillary sinus — the hollow space beside the nose — is lifted and bone is grafted beneath it. This delicate procedure requires advanced skill to avoid tearing the sinus membrane. If you have chronic sinusitis or maxillary sinusitis, the timing and method of surgery should be decided in consultation with a specialist.
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    Implant placed after treatment

    Sinus lift: step by step

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    Crestal approach

    When 3 mm or more of bone remains

    The sinus floor is lifted upward while the implant is placed at the same time.

    Surgery time is relatively short, with less swelling and pain.

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    Lateral approach

    When 2 mm or less of bone remains

    A small window is made in the side of the sinus so the whole sinus floor can be lifted and bone grafted.

    It allows extensive bone grafting, but the larger incision means some swelling and pain.

    Sinus lift: clinical cases

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    Socket preservation

    Extraction & Preservation Procedure

    When severe inflammation has destroyed much of the bone, bone is grafted when the tooth is removed to rebuild the bone, and the implant is placed about 4 months later.

    This procedure helps prevent the gums from sinking into a poor shape or trapping food, and has the advantage of preserving the natural shape of your own gums.

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    Socket preservation: clinical cases

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