Implant Services in Fairhope, AL

Sinus Lift Augmentation

After the loss of upper back teeth, your sinuses may enlarge in size. Before new implants replace the lost teeth, a sinus lift augmentation or graft relocates the sinus cavity into its original position and replaces the bone that has been lost as a result of the enlarged sinus. This new bone graft typically takes nine to 12 months to heal before the dental implants can be placed into the grafted bone.

Implant Site Development

When a tooth needs to be removed due to infection, it is not uncommon to have bone loss around the infected area. In these cases, various types of bone grafting can be done at the same time the tooth is removed to facilitate the placement of a dental implant at a later date.

Implant Maintenance

Once your dental implant restoration is completed, it is vital to keep the area clean and free of infection. Dental implants can accumulate plaque and tartar just as teeth can.

Whether you have just one tooth replaced by an implant or several, professional cleanings will be necessary to keep your implants healthy. The time interval for these professional cleanings will be determined by your individual needs.