When teeth are lost, the jawbone can shrink over time, leaving an uneven or sunken area in your mouth. This not only affects how your smile looks, but can also make it harder to replace missing teeth with implants. Miami ridge augmentation is a gentle procedure that rebuilds your jaw’s natural shape, creating a strong foundation for a complete, healthy smile. Benefits of a ridge augmentation procedure include:
Call Smile Institute today at 305-990-2314 to schedule a consultation. Whether you’re planning for implants or just want to improve your smile’s appearance, our team can rebuild your jaw’s foundation with a ridge augmentation procedure.
During ridge augmentation surgery, your dentist gently adds bone material to areas where your jaw has become thin or sunken. The bone material bonds with your existing jawbone over time, creating a stronger, fuller foundation. He may place a special membrane over the area to guide healing and ensure the best results.
The procedure is performed comfortably in our office under local anesthetic. You’ll typically be able to return to your normal activities the next day. While complete healing takes several months as the new bone integrates, you’ll start noticing improvements in your jaw’s shape within weeks. This restored foundation will last for years with good oral care.
Our digital X-rays provide clear, detailed images instantly while emitting up to 90 percent less radiation than traditional X-rays. These images help us plan your augmentation procedure with precision, ensuring we address your specific needs effectively.
A cone beam CT scanner takes this planning even further by creating a detailed, 3-D map of your jaw and surrounding structures. This advanced view lets us see exactly where bone needs to be added and helps us avoid sensitive areas like nerves and sinuses. Together, these instruments help us deliver safe, predictable results for your procedure.
Call Smile Institute today at 305-990-2314 to find out more about ridge augmentation in Miami. You can also make an appointment online.
Ridge augmentation may be needed when you have lost a tooth or teeth and the resulting loss of bone has left an indentation in your jaw ridge. We can take bone material and add it to the area to build up your ridge. This can prepare for dental implants or simply make your jaw ridge more esthetically pleasing.
It is difficult to give a price on ridge augmentation without first doing an exam on the area in question and taking images. Several variables come into play that may affect the final cost. After your initial consultation, we can give you an accurate estimate for your procedure so you know what to expect.
Yes, a ridge augmentation is a perfectly safe dental procedure. Over the years, 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.