After tooth loss, your jawbone can shrink, leaving an uneven or sunken appearance. Our team can help you with this problem using ridge augmentation in Key West. This procedure will restore your jaw’s natural contours, create a strong foundation for tooth replacement, and set the stage for a fuller, more youthful facial profile. A ridge augmentation procedure can:
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When a tooth is lost or removed, the bone that once supported it begins to shrink over time. This natural process can change the shape of your facial structure or make it difficult to place dental implants. A ridge augmentation procedure helps rebuild this lost bone and tissue, restoring your jaw’s natural shape.
This procedure is particularly important if you’re considering implants or want to improve the way your dentures fit. By rebuilding your jaw’s foundation, we can help ensure better results for any future tooth replacement options while maintaining the natural contours of your face.
We use advanced 3-D cone beam CT scanning and intraoral cameras to plan your jaw augmentation with precision. These detailed images help us see exactly where bone is needed and create a custom treatment plan. We’ll show you these images so you understand exactly what we’re doing.
Your comfort matters to us. We offer sedation options to help alleviate any anxiety during your treatment. Our office also provides soft pillows and cozy blankets to make your augmentation procedure as pleasant as possible.
Call Smile Institute today at 305-990-2532 to find out more about ridge augmentation in Key West. You can also make an appointment online.
A ridge augmentation is when your dentist builds up your jaw ridge where you have one or more missing teeth. They will add gum tissue, bone tissue, or both to the ridge to prepare the jaw for implants and/or to make your jaw ridge more attractive. A ridge augmentation recaptures the natural contour of your jaw and gums.
The cost will vary, depending on the specific type of procedure and the materials used to replace bone and/or encourage new growth. In many cases, at least some of the cost may be covered by dental insurance and/or health insurance. That’s because the procedure may be required to restore your oral health and function.
Yes, a ridge augmentation is a perfectly safe dental procedure. Our dental team has performed many of these procedures, so you can feel comfortable with us in charge of your care. We’ll take every precaution to ensure that your procedure is carried out with the best safety measures in a sterile environment.