In order for dental implants to be successful and long-lasting, it is imperative there be quality and enough quantity of jawbone to which the implant will be attached. If bone loss has occurred due to periodontal disease or an injury, a sinus augmentation can be performed to raise the sinus floor and allow for new bone growth. A standout amongst …
Common Causes of Jawbone Loss
Whenever an individual loses one or more teeth, the mass of the bones in the mouth decreases in size. This bone loss affects the gums and muscles of the mouth as well as the nerve endings that surround it. At Prestige Oral Surgery, we can help patients understand the causes of jawbone loss, as well as how dental implants can …
Understanding Bone Resorption
Bone resorption occurs when the bone in the jaw is not stimulated properly. If the bone is not stimulated, new tissue does not develop, and wear and tear leads to the bone becoming atrophied, or resorbed. The long-term result is a change in the shape of the jaw and, eventually, change in the facial shape, usually with the lower jaw …
Common Questions About Dental Implants
When planning dental implant placement, patients should take steps to ensure that they are thoroughly informed about the surgery as well as the recovery period and beyond. Many patients choose to come to the initial consultation with a number of questions. Below are a few questions that you may want to ask: • Am I a good candidate for dental …
Prestige Oral Surgery Answers If Bone Grafts Are Safe?
Dental inserts put inside the jawbone have turned into an inexorably prevalent and tasteful approach to supplant missing teeth with solid, high caliber fake teeth that look, feel and capacity like your own teeth. Tragically, now and again, the jawbone may not be solid or sufficiently considerable to help dental inserts. The bone uniting strategy is a fantastic method to …
Dental Implants: When is a Bone Graft Recommended?
Whether you have been missing teeth for several years or need to have a tooth extracted, when considering replacing missing teeth with dental implants it is imperative to have a bone graft. Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies. This often leaves the jawbone unsuitable for the placement of dental implants. In these situations, most …
What is Bone Grafting Princeton, NJ
Bone grafting is a procedure to rebuild bone in the bone deficient areas of your jaw. Bone grafting is performed to reverse the bone loss caused by periodontal disease, trauma, or ill-fitting removable dentures. It is also used to augment bone to permit implant placement, such as augmenting bone in the sinus area for implant placement, or augmenting bone to …
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