Protecting Your Jawbone After Tooth Loss
Tooth loss affects more than just your smile’s appearance—it can also impact your jawbone health. When natural tooth roots are missing, the jawbone is no longer stimulated during chewing, which can lead to gradual bone loss over time. This can affect your facial structure, bite alignment, and candidacy for dental implants.
Rebuilding with Jawbone Grafting
If you’ve lost bone density and are interested in dental implants, Dr. Newton may recommend a jawbone graft to help rebuild and strengthen the area. This advanced procedure enhances the structural integrity of your jaw, creating a more stable foundation for future implant placement.
Rebuilding your Foundation for a Stronger Smile with Ridge Augmentation
Tooth loss affects the visible portion of your smile, as well as lead to bone loss in the jaw, especially along the lower ridge (mandible). When this occurs, it can compromise your ability to receive dental implants and affect facial structure over time. Ridge augmentation is a specialized bone grafting procedure that helps restore the natural shape and strength of your jawbone. By placing biocompatible bone graft material along the lower dental ridge, we can rebuild volume and create a stable foundation for future dental implants or other restorations.
Is Ridge Augmentation Right for You?
This treatment is typically recommended when bone loss has occurred due to missing teeth, trauma, or infection. At Celina Family Dentistry, Dr. Newton will assess your jaw health with advanced imaging and determine if ridge augmentation is the best next step for your smile.
Sinus Lift for Upper Jawbone Support
When tooth loss occurs in the upper jaw, the surrounding bone can begin to deteriorate, making it difficult to place dental implants securely. A sinus lift (also known as sinus augmentation) is a specialized bone grafting procedure that strengthens this area. During the procedure, we gently lift the sinus membrane above your upper dental ridge and place bone graft material beneath it. This creates a stable foundation for future implant placement while promoting healthy bone regeneration.
Ridge/Socket Preservation After Tooth Extraction
If a damaged or decayed tooth needs to be removed, the surrounding bone may start to weaken soon after extraction. To prevent this, we offer ridge/socket preservation—a procedure in which bone grafting material is placed directly into the empty socket immediately after the tooth is removed. This helps protect your jaw from bone loss, reduces the risk of infection, and maintains a healthy structure for future tooth replacement.
Ask Our Team About Your Grafting Needs
If you’ve experienced bone loss or are considering dental implants, jawbone grafting could be the right solution for you. At Celina Family Dentistry, Dr. Newton and our experienced team provide custom bone grafting treatments available by request to help restore strength, support, and confidence in your smile. Call us today at (214) 851-0130 to schedule your consultation and learn more about sinus lifts, ridge preservation, and your options for restoring jawbone health.
