Many seniors in Scottsdale who have been told they don't have enough bone for dental implants can still be candidates for All-on-4 with our advanced bone augmentation procedures. Our bone grafting and sinus lift techniques create a solid foundation for successful implant placement, even for patients with significant bone loss.
When teeth are missing for an extended period, the jawbone naturally begins to deteriorate. This bone loss can make traditional implant placement challenging. However, our Scottsdale practice specializes in bone augmentation procedures that can rebuild your jaw's foundation and make All-on-4 implants possible.
This procedure adds volume and density to areas of the jawbone that have deteriorated. We use various grafting materials, including synthetic bone substitutes, processed bone minerals, or in some cases, bone from other areas of your body. The graft material serves as a scaffold for new bone growth, eventually integrating with your natural bone to create a solid foundation for implants.
For the upper jaw, the proximity of the sinus cavity can limit the available bone for implant placement. A sinus lift gently elevates the sinus membrane and adds bone graft material between the sinus and jawbone. This creates additional height in the upper jaw to securely anchor dental implants. This procedure is common for patients who have experienced bone loss in the back of the upper jaw.
Our Scottsdale practice utilizes the latest minimally invasive techniques for bone grafting and sinus lifts, resulting in less discomfort and faster healing times. In many cases, we can perform these procedures using local anesthesia and conscious sedation, making them well-tolerated by our senior patients.
Many of our Scottsdale 85251 patients who were previously told they weren't candidates for dental implants have successfully received All-on-4 treatment after appropriate bone augmentation procedures. Don't let bone loss prevent you from enjoying the benefits of a fixed, functional smile.