If you’ve been told in the past that you’re not a candidate for dental implants due to bone loss, a bone grafting procedure may be your solution, and we can help you at Forster Tuncurry Dental & Implants.How Does Bone Grafting Work?
During bone grafting, Dr Kenny will carefully place the bone material into the weakened areas of your jawbone. It takes three to six months for the material to heal and integrate with your jawbone, and once it’s successfully fused with your bone, it’s ready to support your new root or dental implant.
Dental implants are a highly successful and reliable treatment procedure, and bone grafting helps to ensure that success.
What Is a Sinus Lift?
In some cases, dental implants in the upper jaw may be close to your sinus structure. When this happens, Dr Kenny creates additional space for the implant with a sinus lift (augmentation).
During this procedure, we gently lift the sinus structure and place bone graft material below to create the space and height needed for a successful dental implant. A sinus lift ensures that your implant doesn’t bother your sinuses and can effectively integrate with your bone.
