The maxillary and mandibular bone naturally resorbs after tooth loss. The longer the tooth is absent, the more pronounced the bone loss becomes. This phenomenon can compromise dental implant placement, which requires minimum bone volume and density to ensure long-term stability.
Bone grafting fills this deficit with a substitute material — bovine, alloplastic (synthetic), or sometimes autologous bone (harvested from the patient) — which serves as scaffolding for natural bone formation. A membrane may be added to direct regeneration and prevent soft tissue from invading the area.
The sinus lift is a specialized procedure for the upper molar region: the maxillary sinuses tend to pneumatize (enlarge) after molar loss, reducing available bone height. A sinus lift creates space for implants of adequate length in this area.
Procedures we offer
Onlay Bone Graft (Lateral Augmentation)
Addition of bone material to increase horizontal or vertical volume prior to implant placement.
Ridge Preservation
Technique performed immediately after extraction to limit bone resorption at the extraction site.
Sinus Lift (Sinus Augmentation)
Elevation of maxillary sinus floor with bone graft material to create height for upper molar implants.
Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR)
Barrier membrane to guide bone growth around a defect or newly placed implant.