When teeth are lost or extracted, the jawbone begins to shrink due to a lack of stimulation from tooth roots, affecting facial structure, bite function, and future tooth replacement options.
Bone loss may also lead to shifting teeth, jaw joint issues, and poor denture or implant stability. Our team offers expert bone grafting in Conway, AR to restore lost volume and support long-term oral health.
Socket preservation is a bone grafting procedure our team completes after tooth extraction. This involves packing bone graft material into the empty tooth socket. Socket preservation slows the resorption process where the tooth is missing. It can also help preserve the health of the bone until a dental implant can be placed.
Bone grafting is a specialized oral surgery treatment that involves replacing bone levels in the jaw. Usually, bone loss is ongoing due to missing teeth and needs to be treated to support a denture or dental implant.
A bone grafting procedure involves taking bone from the patient or a donor source and placing it at the site of bone resorption. Once the sutures are in place, the area can heal for a few months to let the bone grafting material and jawbone integrate.
A sinus lift is a surgical procedure to increase bone in the upper jaw for dental implants. It is performed when bone height is insufficient or the sinuses are too close to the jaw, complicating implant placement. The procedure involves making an incision in the gum, elevating the sinus membrane, and placing a bone graft, which integrates with the existing bone over several months to provide a solid foundation for implants.
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