Regeneration
Often periodontal disease results in the destruction of the supporting tissue and bone around the teeth, resulting in pocketing. A regenerative procedure may be indicated when this bone has been destroyed, to reverse some of the damage that has taken place. Membranes (filters), bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins can be used to encourage the body's natural ability to regenerate this bone and tissue. By eliminating the bacteria and regenerating the bone and tissue, pocket depths can be reduced and the damage caused by the progression of periodontal disease can be repaired.

Sinus Augmentation
Sinus augmentation is often required when dental implant are planned to replace the upper molars and premolars. With tooth loss in this area, over time, the maxillary sinus will expand "pneumatize" and limit the height of bone available to place dental implants. Sinus augmentation is a minimally invasive procedure that often can be carried out at the time of implant placement. This procedure raises the sinus floor and creates space for bone grafting material and an implant of adequate length to be placed.

Hard Tissue Ridge Augmentation
Hard tissue ridge augmentation may be required prior to placement of a dental implant. When a tooth is lost, over time the area of gum tissue and bone that once contained the tooth will begin to shrink. This shrinking will result in an indentation in the area that may prohibit the proper placement of a dental implant. Hard tissue ridge augmentation allows correction of the underlying bony defect, restoring proper contours and allowing the implant to then be placed in the proper position.

Soft Tissue Ridge Augmentation
Soft tissue ridge augmentation may be required prior to the placement of a fixed partial denture or "bridge." When a tooth is lost, over time the area of gum tissue and bone that once contained the tooth will begin to shrink. When the missing tooth is in an esthetic area, this shrinking of the gum tissue will often result in an unsightly dark area above the false tooth. Soft tissue ridge augmentation allows correction of this area, giving the false tooth the appearance of emerging from the gum tissue like the adjacent natural teeth.