Ridge Augmentation
A ridge augmentation is a common procedure often performed around a missing tooth or teeth to help recreate the natural contour of the gums and jaw that may have been lost due to bone loss due to a tooth extraction or for another reason.
The alveolar ridge of the jaw is the bone that surrounds the roots of teeth. When a tooth is removed, an empty socket is left in the alveolar ridge bone. Usually, this empty socket will heal on its own, filling with bone and tissue.
The previous height and width of the socket will continue to deteriorate over time because, without the tooth in place, there is no longer any stimulation for bone maintenance.
Rebuilding the original height and width of the alveolar ridge is not medically necessary but may be required for dental implant placement or aesthetic purposes.
Dental implants require bone to support their structure, and an implant cannot be placed successfully when there is insufficient bone.
Solution
Rebuilding the original height and width of the alveolar ridge is not medically necessary but may be required for dental implant placement or aesthetic purposes.
Dental implants require bone to support their structure, and an implant cannot be placed successfully when there is insufficient bone.
FAQs
What is Ridge Augmentation?
Ridge augmentation involves placing a bone graft directly over the existing bone where a tooth’s roots used to be. This helps create the natural shape of the gums and jaw that may have been lost following tooth extraction.
Why Is A Ridge Expansion Performed?
Rebuilding the original height and width of the alveolar ridge is not medically necessary but may be required for dental implant placement or aesthetic purposes. Dental implants require bone to support their structure, and a ridge augmentation can help rebuild this bone to accommodate the implant.
How much does Ridge Augmentation cost?
The cost of ridge augmentation varies between $1,500 and $3,500 for each quadrant, depending on the bone loss.
What can Ridge Augmentation do for dental implants?
To receive dental implants, you must have adequate healthy bone as a base to support dental implants. If you do not have enough bone or enough bone density, ridge augmentation can help you achieve a more substantial base for future dental implants. Proper bone density is needed for dental implants to properly undergo osseointegration, which is the process of securely bonding and adhering to your living jawbone. Dental implants act like the roots of your teeth and need proper bone density to be securely fastened to your jaw.
What Are The Potential Risks For A Ridge Expansion?
Potential risks for ridge augmentation are:
- Infection
- Nonunion of bone
- Need additional surgery to rebuild the bone
Contacts
Contact Details
ELITE DENTAL GROUP, 1249 W. Glenoaks Blvd Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 649-1772
ELITE DENTAL GROUP, 17800 Chatsworth St Granada hills, CA 91344
(818) 391-0000
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact Details
ELITE DENTAL GROUP, 1249 W. Glenoaks Blvd Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 649-1772
Post Address: 1249 W. Glenoaks Blvd Glendale, CA 91201
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed