Sinus and Bone Grafting
For People with a Small Amount of Jawbone
After teeth have been removed, the supporting bone around the teeth slowly dissolves away. This also occurs when prolonged gum problems have been present.
- The result is insufficient bone to support implants
- The bone may be grown allowing implants to be placed later
- Specially treated bone from a human bone bank may be placed in the area where the bone is deficient
- The added bone is left to mature before implants are placed
- Depending on the amount of bone being grown implants may be placed after four to six months. Occasionally it may be necessary to wait a little longer
- Implants are left to become firmly attached to bone for approximately six months before a denture or crown and bridgework is fitted to them
