Jaime A. Vergara, DDS, PA

Periodontal Practice with Emphasis on Dental Implants

When nature fails, a dental implant is the next best option !

Placement of Posterior Implants without Sinus Augmentation

After extraction of the upper posterior teeth, the alveolar bone is lost due alveolar bone healing and expansion of the sinus cavity. Sinus augmenation procedure consists of the placement of bone graft material inside the sinus cavity in order to regain the lost bone. Sinus lift procedures are not only complex, but they take extended healing time and additional expenses. For these reasons, most of the time, patients do not have the procedure. A new technique developed in our office permits the placement of implants in the presence of limited residual bone (2-3 mm of bone) without having to do a sinus augmentation procedure. The advantage of the technique includes rapid implant integration, formation of a new bone and low cost. Because there is no need for bone graft material, the formation of the new bone is very rapid. Ultimately, the crown over the implant can be made sooner without the risk of implant failure.

_______________________________________________________________ Length Average 1 hour Cases are followed closely for 6 months prior to final crown placement ________________________________________________________________________________ After surgery Temporary soreness, minimal face swelling. ________________________________________________________________________________ Recovery Back to work: two days ________________________________________________________________________________ Risk Severe infection or sinus problems if antibiotic is not taken as recommended. _______________________________________________________________ Results Very predictable. ________________________________________________________________________________ Patient Status Outpatient. Does not need to go to a hospital. ________________________________________________________________________________ Anesthesia Local without any need for IV sedation. Oral sedation can be used ocaccionally.