Bone Augmentation

Because of bone resorption in edentulous areas from lack of teeth stimulation, periodontitis and ensuing extractions and/or accidental trauma, many implant treatment plans include some type of bone augmentation procedure. It may involve a sinus lift, replacement of the buccal plate, and/or widening or heightening a ridge. In some cases the bone grafting is done at the time of implant placement and in others, the augmentation procedure is performed prior to implant surgery in order to establish enough cortical bone to receive the implants.< Back to Procedures