A ridge augmentation is a surgical procedure designed to restore the natural shape and volume of the jawbone after bone loss, making it essential for successful dental implant placement. When a tooth is missing, the surrounding bone begins to deteriorate due to lack of stimulation, often leaving an area too narrow or weak to support an implant.
We can add bone grafting material to rebuild and strengthen the jaw, creating a stable foundation for an implant. Without this critical step, implants may fail to integrate properly or lack the necessary support for long-term success. By enhancing bone structure, ridge augmentation ensures a secure, functional, and aesthetically pleasing result, giving patients the best chance for a durable and natural-looking smile!
Our ridge augmentations are performed by carefully placing bone grafting material in the area where bone has been lost, rebuilding the jaw to create a stable foundation for dental implants. We will begin with a small incision in the gum tissue to expose the deficient bone. The grafting material—either from the patient, a donor, or a biocompatible synthetic source—is then placed into the area and secured.
In some cases, a special membrane may be used to protect the graft and promote proper healing. Over the next several months, the graft integrates with your natural bone, increasing both volume and density. Once the area has completely healed and is strong enough to support an implant, the next stage of treatment can begin, ensuring long-term success and a durable, natural-looking smile.
Ensures the jawbone is stable and dense enough to support long-lasting dental implants.
Reduces the risk of implant complications by providing adequate bone structure for proper integration.
Rebuilds lost bone to maintain natural facial contours and prevent a sunken appearance.
Helps create a more natural-looking gumline and smile by restoring bone where it has deteriorated.
Strengthens the jaw to support implants, improving chewing ability and overall dental function.
Stimulates new bone growth and preserves the jaw structure after tooth loss.
Allows patients who were previously ineligible for implants due to bone loss to receive optimal tooth replacement.
Supports better gum health and prevents shifting of adjacent teeth by maintaining bone integrity.
Concord, OH
8245 Auburn Road
Concord, OH 44077
Mentor, OH
6303 Center St Mentor,
OH 44060-2467
