Dental implants require an adequate amount of healthy bone
tissue for support. However, some patients do not have enough healthy bone due
to natural defects, an injury, gum disease, tooth loss, or other problems. If
you have lost upper teeth and are replacing them with dental implants, our Los Angeles periodontists might recommend sinus augmentation.
A sinus augmentation is needed when the sinus cavity
enlarges or the bone tissue in the upper jaw is too thin to support dental
implants. This is a common problem for patients who are missing upper molars.
During a sinus augmentation, a bone graft is performed to augment the sinus
region and improve the quality and quantity of bone in this area. After the
graft, you will need time to heal so that your natural bone can incorporate the
grafting materials. This can take four to twelve months. The implants can be
placed once the graft has fully healed.
Although this can be a lengthy process, it results in a
restoration that can protect your long term dental and oral health. It keeps
your jawbone strong and dense so that your implants can function just like
normal teeth. Call us today to learn more or to schedule an appointment with
our expert in sinus augmentation in Los Angeles.
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