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How dental implant surgery is performed depends on the type of implant and the condition of your jawbone. Dental implant surgery may involve several procedures. The major benefit of implants is solid support for your new teeth — a process that requires the bone to heal tightly around the implant. Because this bone healing requires time, the process can take many months.
Single Tooth Dental Implants – If you’re missing a single tooth, one dental implant can replace it effectively.
Multiple Tooth Dental Implants – For those missing several teeth, multiple dental implants can be used to restore your smile.
Full Mouth Dental Implants – If you’ve lost all of your teeth, full mouth dental implants can provide a complete replacement.
Sinus Augmentation – The success of dental implants heavily relies on the quantity and quality of the bone at the implant site. The upper back jaw is particularly challenging due to insufficient bone and proximity to the sinus. Sinus augmentation addresses this issue by lifting the sinus floor and creating more bone for implant placement.
Ridge Modification – Jaw deformities can result in an inadequate amount of bone for placing dental implants. Ridge modification involves lifting the gum to expose the deficient area, which is then filled with bone or a bone substitute to build up the ridge. This procedure significantly enhances the appearance of the jaw and increases the likelihood of successful implant placement.