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Ridge Augmentation in Salem, OR

If you want to get dental implants but your jawbone is weak, or if your jaw ridge has sunken in due to missing teeth, you may be a good fit for Salem ridge augmentation. This beneficial treatment will help you:

Become a candidate for dental implants
Build up your jaw ridge to make it more attractive
Smile with more confidence and boldness
Look younger and more vibrant
Feel better about your overall appearance

To find out how ridge rehabilitation can help you, call Bickler Dentistry today at 503-647-4645. Senior citizens and members of the military will receive a five percent discount on their treatment.

Get an Improved Jaw With Ridge Augmentation Surgery

Many people who would like to get dental implants and enjoy a mouth full of strong teeth again have lost tissue and bone on their jaw ridge. For these patients, a jaw augmentation provides a good solution. An augmentation may also be done after a tooth is removed to help preserve the shape of the jaw ridge.

To perform a ridge augmentation, Dr. Bickler will access the jawbone by lifting the tissue off of it. Then he will insert a bone-like material where your tooth is missing. He may also place tissue in the area to re-create the natural contour of the ridge. Over the course of a few months, new bone will grow in and you’ll soon be ready to get your implants.

We’ll refer you to a trusted oral surgeon who will place your implants. They will chemically fuse with the jawbone is a process called osseointegration. When this process is complete, you can get your new teeth. You’ll smile confidently and eat comfortably once again. Plus, the implants will stimulate your jawbone so you won’t have to worry about bone loss anymore.

If you need ridge augmentation in Salem, call the team at Bickler Dentistry today at 503-647-4645. You can also make an appointment online.

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Common Questions About Ridge Augmentations

What is ridge augmentation?

Ridge augmentation may be needed when you have lost a tooth or teeth and the resulting loss of bone has left an indentation in your jaw ridge. We can take bone material and add it to the area to build up your ridge. This can prepare you for dental implants or simply make your jaw ridge more aesthetically pleasing.

How much does ridge augmentation cost?

It is difficult to give a price on ridge augmentation without first doing an exam on the area in question and taking images. Several variables may affect the final cost. After your initial consultation, we can give you an accurate estimate for your procedure so you know what to expect.

Is ridge augmentation safe?

Yes, ridge augmentation is a perfectly safe dental procedure. Our dental team has performed many of these procedures, so you can feel comfortable with us in charge of your care. We’ll take every precaution to ensure that your procedure is carried out with the best safety measures in a sterile environment.

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