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514 Ocean Pkwy, L2
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Prior to implant insertion, a surgeon must verify that the jaw bone is strong and thick enough to hold implants.
In some cases, the bone is weakened by infection or part of it could be missing altogether because of a tooth
extraction. In cases when the upper jaw is too thin to hold an implant, a sinus lift (sinus augmentation) surgery
is performed.
Sinus lift procedure adds bone graft to upper jaw in the area of molars and premolars. The bone is added
between the upper jaw and the maxillary sinuses, which are on either side of a patients’ nose.
Bone graft is a man-made or natural material that is used to heal the jaw bone or make it denser. Although
bone graft surgery can be prescribed for a number of reasons, it is often used in association with dental
implant placements.
If the bone graft surgery is deemed necessary, the doctor would open the gum tissue and place the graft into
the bone areas requiring repairs. Once the graft is applied, the bone must be allowed to heal or regenerate.
During the gradual process of regeneration, elements of the graft promote the growth of the jaw bone and
integrate into it. With time, the new bone growth is indistinguishable from the original bone.
Healing time will vary upon overall health of the patient as well as his or her oral hygiene habits. For instance,
smoking has been linked to bone graft failure. However, the average time for an extraction site to heal and be
ready for implant placement is about 6 weeks. After the healing is complete, the graft will become the actual
bone with densities appropriate for implant placement.
In some cases, the bone is weakened by infection or part of it could be missing altogether because of a tooth
extraction. In cases when the upper jaw is too thin to hold an implant, a sinus lift (sinus augmentation) surgery
is performed.
Sinus lift procedure adds bone graft to upper jaw in the area of molars and premolars. The bone is added
between the upper jaw and the maxillary sinuses, which are on either side of a patients’ nose.
Bone graft is a man-made or natural material that is used to heal the jaw bone or make it denser. Although
bone graft surgery can be prescribed for a number of reasons, it is often used in association with dental
implant placements.
If the bone graft surgery is deemed necessary, the doctor would open the gum tissue and place the graft into
the bone areas requiring repairs. Once the graft is applied, the bone must be allowed to heal or regenerate.
During the gradual process of regeneration, elements of the graft promote the growth of the jaw bone and
integrate into it. With time, the new bone growth is indistinguishable from the original bone.
Healing time will vary upon overall health of the patient as well as his or her oral hygiene habits. For instance,
smoking has been linked to bone graft failure. However, the average time for an extraction site to heal and be
ready for implant placement is about 6 weeks. After the healing is complete, the graft will become the actual
bone with densities appropriate for implant placement.
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The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
All Rights Reserved.
The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
The One And Only Dental Care
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330