Sinus Augmentation / Lift

• Dental implants are a proven solution for people in good overall oral and systemic health who have lost one or more teeth due to periodontal disease, trauma or injury, or any other reason.

• Dental Implants are one of the most predictable and conservative ways of replacing missing teeth with the best long term success.

• Implants are basically artificial tooth roots that are placed into the jaw bone and are used to support the teeth/crowns.

• Dental Implants look, feel and function like natural teeth and can last a lifetime if they are properly cared for.

• Dental implants are available in several different forms. The most common dental implants are called "root form implants".
• Root form implants are similar to teeth in that they mimic roots of teeth.

The implants are placed under the skin and into the bone at the first surgical appointment. This surgical appointment is performed in the dental office under local anesthetics with or with out oral sedation. The dental implants are allowed to heal for a period of two (2) to six (6) months. After this healing time the implants are exposed at a brief second surgical appointment prior to placing a post inside. The post becomes the extension to which a crown is attached. The total process tends to take a period of four (4) to seven (7) months.

Implants are made of a biocompatible material called titanium, which can not decay and does not need root canal therapy.

An advantage of implants is that they stimulate bone growth and thus prevent future bone loss. Bone behaves similar to muscle. When the muscle is stimulated and active, it will grow. If the muscle stops being active, it shrinks. The same events occur with bone, however if bone disappears, it can only be replaced with a bone grafting.