Advanced Dental Implant Procedures – Lincoln, NE
Create the Sturdy Foundation Your New Smile Needs
Provided they have the right foundation, dental implants have the remarkable ability to last a lifetime. To ensure that implants are the right solution for you, you’ll first have to undergo a consultation with either Dr. Ryan or Dr. Steven. During this appointment, we’ll closely examine your oral structures to determine your eligibility for dental implants in Lincoln. We may find that you don’t currently have enough jawbone mass to support the posts, or your sinuses are too low. If this is the case, don’t worry. By using one of these advanced dental implant procedures, we can create the sturdy foundation your new smile needs to last for decades to come.
Bone Grafting
Because of a process called osseointegration, dental implants have a success rate of more than 95 percent. Osseointegration occurs over the course of several months after the posts have been surgically placed in your jawbone. The implants act as your tooth roots, fusing with the jawbone and promoting new bone growth.
Unfortunately, if your jawbone has lost density, it won’t be able to accommodate the implants. Bone grafting in Lincoln increases the jawbone’s thickness with a surgical procedure.
A small section of bone (which could be artificial bone material or taken from a donor or elsewhere on your body) is grafted onto the area that will receive the implants. Over the next few months, the graft will integrate with your natural bone, creating the powerful base that your implants need to thrive.
Sinus Lifts
If you’ve experienced bone loss in your upper jaw, there may not be enough room to place dental implants without them protruding into your maxillary sinuses. Also known as a sinus augmentation, a sinus lift in Lincoln adds bone to the jawbone toward the back of the mouth.
Your gum tissue is opened to allow us to cut a small oval into your upper jawbone. We gently lift your sinus membrane and place a graft material into the hole. Your gum tissue is then closed, and you can begin the healing process.
Replace Your Missing Teeth Today!
If you want to fill the gaps in your grin with replacements that look and feel natural, our team here at South Ridge Dental can help. Based on our findings during your consultation, we can determine if you need an advanced dental implant procedure in Lincoln to improve your new smile’s success rate. Contact our office today to take the first step toward attaining a beautiful and healthy smile.