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Bone Augmentation
This surgical procedure uses a barrier membrane
placed under the gum and over the remaining bone support
to enhance regeneration of new bone in an area where teeth
are being extracted or have already been removed. This is
done to build up the bone support in an area in preparation
for placement of dental implants or to improve the shape
and contour of the region prior to placing new dentistry
in this site.
Because of bone resorption in edentulous areas
from lack of teeth stimulation, periodontitis and ensuing
extractions and/or accidental trauma, many implant treatment
plans include some type of bone augmentation procedure.
It may involve a sinus lift, replacement of the buccal plate,
and/or widening or heightening a ridge. In some cases the
bone grafting is done at the time of implant placement and
in others, the augmentation procedure is performed prior
to implant surgery in order to establish enough cortical
bone to receive the implants.
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