Bone augmentation is an advanced surgical procedure to increase the height or width of the jawbone using bone grafts for successful implant placement. It addresses bone resorption and provides the necessary biological volume to support long-term implant stability and aesthetic harmony.
Treatment Process:
3D Bone Analysis: Jawbone dimensions are measured via CT scan to digitally plan the specific area requiring augmentation.
Graft Selection: Depending on clinical needs, autografts (patient's own bone), synthetic, or xenografts (animal-sourced) are selected.
Placement and Barrier Membrane: Graft materials are placed at the site and covered with a protective membrane to guide bone regeneration.
Osteointegration Period: A healing period of 3 to 6 months is required for the graft to transform into the patient's natural bone.
Implant Stage: Once sufficient density and volume are achieved, dental implants are placed with high primary stability.
Benefits and Advantages:
Implant Feasibility: Enables successful outcomes in complex cases where bone deficiency previously made implants impossible.
Facial Aesthetics: Supports facial features by preventing the lip and cheek collapse associated with significant jawbone loss.
Lifelong Durability: Strengthens the support around the implant, significantly reducing the risk of future peri-implantitis.
Functional Restoration: Rebuilds a robust jaw structure capable of withstanding the heavy chewing forces in posterior regions.