Ridge Augmentationin Fairfield County
If you’ve struggled from jaw bone loss due to missing teeth, you’re not alone, and there’s a solution to get you smiling again. A ridge augmentation recreates the natural contour of the gums and jaw bone, restoring its form and creating a solid foundation for implants.
Why should I choose ridge augmentation?
After tooth extraction, the jaw bone may need to be rebuilt and reshaped to make sure that your mouth can accommodate a dental implant, or for aesthetic purposes. Not everyone needs ridge augmentation, but it’s often done immediately after tooth extraction to avoid the need for another surgery. If your oral surgeon believes that your jaw bone may need strengthening, it’s a good idea to get ridge augmentation during your tooth extraction procedure.
Rejuvenate Your Look
Jaw loss doesn’t just affect the function of your mouth, it can take a hit on your confidence and self-esteem as well. A ridge augmentation can cosmetically restore your sagging jaw and elevate your facial aesthetics for a smile that looks brand new.
Soothing Sedation Options
Nervous about going through treatment? You’re not alone! We offer a variety of sedation options to keep your experience calming, painless, and stress-free.
Restore Your Smile With Implants
As one of the most secure and long-lasting tooth replacement options available, dental implants act as a natural part of your smile and replace that missing tooth you’ve been hiding.
No Guess-Work, More Comfort
After your ridge augmentation is complete, your doctor will use our advanced cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) to place your implant. This reliable technology ensures precise placement for increased comfort and better overall outcomes.
The Benefits of Ridge Augmentation
Prepare For A Dental Implant
Bone grafts are used as part of the ridge augmentation process. Your oral surgeon will place bone material directly in the empty socket, and it will heal and restore the structure below your extracted tooth. This makes it perfect for preparing for a dental implant.
Avoid Future Bone Graft Surgery
Ridge augmentation is often done during the extraction process. This means that you’ll only need a single surgery. In contrast, waiting to get a bone graft could add 3+ months to your overall dental implant treatment process.
Preserve Your Appearance
With ridge augmentation, your jaw bone and gum tissue will be rebuilt and they’ll be just as strong as they were before your extraction. This helps protect and preserve your appearance, particularly when you also get a dental implant..
Flexible Payment Options
The Ridge Augmentation Process
Tooth Extraction
Ridge augmentation is often done at the same time as tooth extraction. It helps your mouth heal properly, and avoids the need for a second appointment. To begin the process, your oral surgeon will clean and numb your mouth, then extract your tooth.
Rebuilding The Alveolar Ridge
Your oral surgeon will clean your extraction site after the tooth is removed, and place special bone material into the socket. Over time, new bone will form around the bone graft, restoring your alveolar ridge.
Healing & Recovery
Once your ridge augmentation is complete, your oral surgeon will clean and suture the area. Then, they will send you home with a set of healing and recovery instructions. It will take 1-2 weeks to heal from your extraction, but it may take up to 3 months for the bone graft to heal.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
Sometimes. If ridge augmentation is deemed “medically necessary,” your plan may cover part of the cost, even though most dental plans don’t cover dental implants. Every insurer and every policy is different, though. You should always consult directly with your insurance company if you’ve got questions about coverage.
In some cases, your extraction site may heal properly, and you may have enough bone to get a dental implant. But if your socket doesn’t heal correctly, you may need to come back to get a bone graft before you can have your dental implant placed.
Not always. There are some situations where it makes more sense to wait. But in most cases, ridge augmentation is done alongside an extraction, since this minimizes the number of surgeries you must get to prepare for a dental implant.
