General Implant Information

SINUS LIFT AUGMENTATION

After the loss of upper back teeth, your sinuses may enlarge. Before new implants replace the lost teeth, a sinus lift augmentation or graft restores the sinus cavity to its original position and replaces the bone lost as a result of the enlarged sinus. This new bone graft typically takes nine to 12 months to heal before the dental implants can be placed into the grafted bone.

AUTOGENOUS BONE GRAFTING

Occasionally, ideal areas where dental implants are to be placed do not have sufficient bone quantity to securely anchor the implants. In these cases, it is often necessary to “borrow” bone from another area of your mouth to graft into the deficient area. Often the area of choice is the chin or the back of the jaw where your wisdom teeth used to be.

IMPLANT SITE DEVELOPMENT

When a tooth needs to be removed due to infection, it is not uncommon to have bone loss around the infected tooth. In these cases, various types of bone grafting can be done at the same time the tooth is removed to facilitate the placement of a dental implant at a later date.

COMPUTER ENHANCED TREATMENT PLANNING

Our team of implant specialists utilize 3D software that allows us to evaluate your bone quality, bone quantity, and bone location for the best possible placement of your dental implants. It also allows Dr. Izadi to work closely with the patient and the team of specialists to restore your implant with optimal results.

IMPLANT MAINTENANCE

Once your dental implant restoration is completed, it is important to keep the area clean and free of infection. Dental implants can accumulate plaque and tartar just as teeth can. Whether you have just one tooth replaced by an implant or several, professional cleanings will be necessary to keep your implants healthy. The time interval for these professional cleanings will be determined by your individual needs.

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