When replacing missing teeth, achieving sufficient bone height and density proves crucial for lifelong stability. At Nevada OMS, our talented surgeons explore all reconstructive options so dental implants fuse securely with the jaw. For lower posterior regions where bone resorbs most, sinus augmentation grafting techniques address minimal vertical bone levels inhibiting standard placement.
The maxillary sinuses lie behind the cheekbones within delicate facial bones. Upon tooth loss, pneumatized sinuses often occupy residual ridge areas ideal for implants. A membrane separates sinus cavities from oral environments; thus graft materials must occupy spaces beneath this barrier to encourage new bone growth upwards.
Experienced surgeons like Dr. Daccache and Dr. Armuth begin by reflecting a small mucoperiosteal flap, and then carefully drilling a window into the overlying sinus membrane. Graft materials like allografts, autografts, or synthetic substitutes pack beneath the elevated membrane. Bone’s osteogenic properties inspire cells embedded within grafts to form new formations fusing with native bone over months.
Various approaches exist for maxillary sinus grafting based on residual bone heights and densities. Lateral window techniques lift and reposition membrane edges for broader graft accessibility, addressing more severe resorption. Osseous (bone) density also impacts augmentations, requiring denser grafts or membrane protectively wrapped around softer varieties to encourage cohesion.
At Nevada OMS, 3D CBCT scans verify technique selections customized for individual sinus morphologies and defect distances to prosthetic placement locations. This preoperative road mapping optimizes surgical workflows matching graft properties for osteoinductive signals stimulating osseointegration right from inception.
Membranes prevent graft migration into air cells while osteoconductive scaffolding encourages ingrowth. Our experienced oral surgeons minimize trauma with delicate membrane elevations and precise window osteotomies (cuts), maximizing graft containment and reducing complication risks. Low profiles enable graft containment without tension or tearing.
After several months, follow-up CBCT confirms vital new bone volumes fused with surrounding structures. Implants then pierce augmentations to commence osseointegration – the process of fusing prosthetic anchors within fresh bone for biomechanically sound support. Multi-unit restorations regain lost function and aesthetics seamlessly.
With committed follow-up, superior long-term outcomes materialize through bone regeneration guided by Nevada OMS. Our goal remains to restore oral balance and confidence through expertise and individualized solutions, whether reconstructing jaws extensively or enhancing sparse areas through minimally invasive augmentations. No concern receives less than full attention here.
Does insufficient bone inhibit your dreams of a radiant new smile? Consultation with our experienced team explores all options to replace missing teeth predictably. By elevating sinus floors, Nevada OMS empowers gratifying futures through permanent dental treatments customized for your unique situation. Schedule an appointment today to start your journey towards complete oral wellness.
