When you lose your tooth roots, this prevents the stimulation of the jawbone tissue. As the jaw loses mass and density, this could prevent your smile from supporting dental implants. But we could strengthen what has weakened and lost with oral surgery. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX, dentist talks about grafting and sinus lifts.
Weakened Jawbones and Tooth Loss
As we touched on above, once the body notices your missing tooth root, it will suspend the flow of calcium and phosphorus to this area of the jaw. Without these nutrients, the bone loses mass and density. The resulting breakdown means further tooth loss and for some, an aged appearance. This can also mean there simply isn’t enough tissues to support dental implants. Placing dental implants not only fills a gap in your smile, but this reveres the loss of mass and density. Which is why we may suggest oral surgery to rebuild weakened portions of your smile and make sure they’re dental implant ready.
Jawbone Grafting
We prescribe jawbone grafting for the lower jaw. Essentially, we’ll take bone tissue from your jaw or hip, or from a donor or synthetic source, and apply it to the weakened portions of your jaw. This provides a matrix for new bone tissue to grow around, and rebuilds what has been lost. You now have a smile that can handle one or more dental implants.
Sinus Lifts
For the upper arch, we can use a sinus lift. Essentially, we will raise the sinus floor to uncover new tissues to support one or more dental implants. Whether you’re receiving grafting or sinus lifts, we will plan the procedure in detail with digital imagery, and will offer anesthesia and sedation to ensure the procedure is a comfortable one for you. We will also discuss afterward actions to facilitate a fast and successful healing period.
Dental Implant Placement
Once the treated areas have properly healed, we will use digital technology to guide the dental implant posts into the jaw. The body will accept them as natural roots, since they’re made from biocompatible titanium. This means the flow of calcium and phosphates resumes, and your smile stays strong. Your new teeth can now last for decades to come, possibly even a lifetime. If you have any questions about rebuilding the weakened portions of your jaw with grafting or sinus lifts, or about the placement of dental implants, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Have Questions About Rebuilding Your Smile?
If you’re ready for to address your weakened smile and receive dental implants, then please contact The Dental Centre of Conroe in Conroe, TX by calling 936-441-4600 and schedule your next appointment with our team today.