There are several ways of how to add more volume to the bone and, you know, if you think about it, your back teeth are a lot bigger than your front teeth. You know, you will need more mass, if you will, of the implants and that needs to be supported by a lot bigger bony area. That’s kind of what we need to decide and work on. We have a 3D technology in our office called a cone beam which is basically a dental CT, so it is a three-dimensional x-ray. That can tell us with, you know, 0.1-millimeter precision, you know, how much available bone you have in the area by your sinus. Do you need to have grafting into your sinus?
I’ve had extensive education in the area of grafting. I’ve worked with, you know, world-renowned oral surgeons in Germany. You know, I have over a thousand hours of continuing education in that and I specialize in my teaching and sharing of my knowledge with my fellow dentists. I specialize at areas of grafting and decisions and what is the best method for which particular case. So you can rest assured when you come to my office, you know, we know exactly what you need and we’ll give you that information right away and, you know, we’ll tell you what the best option, what the most successful outcome we are looking for is. So, you know, I can definitely talk about grafting a long time.
Rebuild Your Smile With a Ridge Augmentation in Stratford
Dental implants are an excellent option to replace your missing teeth. They function like your own tooth roots and can prevent bone loss in your jaw. However, if you’ve lived with missing teeth or worn only dentures for years, you may not have the jawbone strength to support them. A ridge augmentation in Stratford can:
- Prepare the ridge of your gum and bone to support implants
- Add strength to the bone in your jaw for better dental function
- Give the area where teeth are missing a more natural form
- Bring you one step closer to having your dream smile
Call 715-333-3541 for an appointment.
Strengthen Your Smile with a Smooth Jawline
As a dental implant, oral surgery, and TMJ specialty practice led by Dr. Jan Bublik, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. Dr. Bublik is an educator and speaker on topics related to dental implants. He is also a PhD candidate in the area of dental implantology and serves as the Clinical Director of the Restorative Driven Implant Institute. You can trust him with your smile journey.
Dr. Bublik will begin your consultation by determining whether an augmentation is necessary. He may recommend it if you have:
- Tooth loss due to a serious gum infection
- Worn traditional dentures without implant support
- Had teeth extracted without replacement afterward
- Experienced trauma to the mouth
A ridge augmentation procedure, performed by our skilled team led by Dr. Bublik, will rebuild lost bone and restore the natural contours of your jaw. It will provide the necessary strength for dental implants. Once your mouth has healed, you can move forward with implants, such as:
- All-on-4 Dental Implants – Dr. Bublik will place four implants in your jaw. They can support a complete arch of customized teeth.
- Full-Mouth Reconstruction – Dr. Bublik will plan your reconstruction combining implants and other surgical procedures.
- Implant Dentures – Secure your dentures to implants instead of using adhesive. You’ll have your bite back and can enjoy more foods. The implants will also help stop bone loss in your jaw.
There’s no reason to feel anxious. You can opt for general anesthesia if you’d like to sleep through your appointment. Your dentist also uses PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to encourage the healing process after your procedure.
Call 715-333-3541 for a ridge augmentation in Stratford.
Ridge augmentation may be needed when you have lost a tooth or teeth and the resulting loss of bone has left an indentation in your jaw ridge. We can take bone material and add it to the area to build up your ridge. This can prepare you for dental implants or simply make your jaw ridge more aesthetically pleasing.
It is difficult to give a price on ridge augmentation without first doing an exam on the area in question and taking images. Several variables come into play that may affect the final cost. After your initial consultation, we can give you an accurate estimate for your procedure so you know what to expect.
Ridge augmentation is often performed to prepare a patient’s mouth to receive dental implants. If the jaw is too thin or the ridge isn’t tall enough to support implants, then augmentation may be needed. Ridge augmentation is also done to make the area where you’ve lost a tooth more attractive. Building up the ridge will ensure a more natural-looking jawline.