In severe cases, the ridge has been reabsorbed and a bone graft is placed to increase ridge height and/or width. This is a technique used to restore the lost bone dimension when the jaw ridge gets too thin to place conventional implants. In this procedure, the bony ridge of the jaw is literally expanded by mechanical means. Bone graft material can be placed and matured for a few months before placing the implant.
For Existing Sunshine Dental Patients - In the Event of a Dental Emergency Call: (315) 681-0100*
*We will try our best to return all calls, but we are not “on-call”. This number is intended to be a resource, and not a substitute for emergency care. If it is a true emergency, please contact your nearest emergency room.
315-779-8080 Fax: 315-779-8085 • 140 Eastern Blvd., Watertown, NY 13601 •
email: sunshinedental@nnymail.com