Losing natural teeth can often occur due to the periodontitis stage, a stage of gum disease that severs the connective tissues between the teeth and gums. As we lose natural teeth, the body responds by stopping the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the jawbone. Without these nutrients, the area weakens and erodes, causing further tooth loss and an older appearance. While dental implants can offer a lifelike and durable way to replace missing teeth, your jaw may be unable to support them! But we can help with laser-assisted jawbone structure.
With dental lasers, we can make any necessary adjustments to your soft tissues and connective tissues, and also to the underlying bone structure as needed. These systems can target portions of your smile with precision, preventing damage to healthy structures. The technology also destroys harmful bacteria in the process, and since we don’t need scalpels or sutures, the treated area heals fast with a low risk of bleeding, infection, and swelling. The technology can prepare your smile for the grafting procedure and help it heal much faster.
With the grafting portion, we will add new structure to the lower jaw. This could be bone taken from your own body, such as portions removed from the rear of your jaw, your knee, or your hip. We could also use synthetic or donor tissues. When applied, this provides a sturdy new base to support dental implants, preserving your bite and your youthful facial structure at the same time.
Dental lasers can also help prepare your jaw for dental implants, and allow the placement area to heal much faster. When these new tooth roots are in place, this helps keep your jawbone strong and intact. We then complete your new tooth with a custom crown. Several implants could also be used to secure a full set of new teeth too! If you have any questions about how we assist ridge augmentation and dental implant placement with advanced technology, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
We want to help restore your smile and prepare it for dental implant placement. To learn more about the ridge augmentation procedure, then call Dr. Ann Kania in Encinitas, CA, today at 760-642-0711.
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