Bone augmentation and sinus lift

Precise insertion of your implants thanks to 3D diagnostics

The condition of the jawbone plays a decisive role in the safe and stable long-term placement of an implant in the jaw. Detailed information on the height, width and density of the jawbone is collected during the preliminary examination using state-of-the-art 3D diagnostics.

If a sufficient quantity and quality of bone is available, implantation can begin immediately. However, bone augmentation is often necessary beforehand.

 

Aims of bone augmentation

Insufficient bone tissue is rebuilt, thus improving the conditions for successful implant placement. Sufficient bone substance is crucial for the long-term stability of your implant.

For whom is bone augmentation an option?

In the best case scenario, the jawbone provides a stable foundation for the implant. However, previous operations, inflammation and prolonged edentulism may have caused a loss of healthy bone substance. Bone augmentation is an option for all patients who do not have sufficient healthy jawbone substance. Only then can the dental implant operation take place. Bone augmentation can often be carried out elegantly and at the same time as implant placement.

What types of bone augmentation are there?

Depending on the initial situation, various methods of bone augmentation are possible. Which method is chosen depends on the condition and position (upper/lower jaw, front/side teeth) of the existing jawbone.

1. bone augmentation with autologous bone

The patient’s own bone or artificial bone replacement material can be used to replace missing bone substance. Augmentation with autologous bone is usually the first choice as it is very low in complications. The body’s own tissue is quickly accepted by the jawbone and heals reliably. The required bone is harvested elsewhere and used for bone augmentation. The regions used for augmentation are, for example, the wisdom tooth, lower jaw or chin area. The actual dental implant operation can only take place once the bone substance has healed.

2. sinus lift

If the area of the posterior teeth in the upper jaw is too thin, bone augmentation is usually performed as a “sinus lift”. This is a globally standardized routine procedure with very good results. The floor of the maxillary sinus is lifted and the resulting cavity is filled with bone material. In this way, the jaw bone is augmented, which forms the foundation for the future implant. As soon as the augmentation material has firmly healed in the jaw, the implant can be placed in a further procedure. In some cases, certain initial positions allow immediate implant placement after the sinus lift. A second procedure is then not necessary for implant placement.

3. bonesplitting/ bonespreading

If there is very little bone in the alveolar ridge, it is possible to widen it using bone spreading or bone splitting methods. In both procedures, the jaw is expanded or split in a controlled manner and the implant is inserted into the resulting gap. The remaining space is filled with bone substitute material.

4. collagen membranes from autologous blood

Collagen membranes are used in implantology to accelerate the healing process after bone augmentation. They are placed over the bone replacement material after implantation. A membrane functions like a protective barrier that keeps out external influences and bacteria. This method greatly increases the chances of complication-free and inflammation-free healing of the implant and bone replacement material.

We decide whether and in what form a bone augmentation needs to be carried out for you individually on the basis of detailed preliminary examinations and with the aid of the latest 3D diagnostic procedures.