Bone Augmentation

For some patients wishing to have dental implants, bone augmentation may be necessary. Here at Mona Lisa Smiles we recognise this and offer some of the best bone augmentation procedures.

What is bone augmentation ? Bone augmentation is the process of adding bone to the jaw before dental implants are placed in. Implants require enough bone in the jawbone to support them, and if your jaw is too short or too narrow a bone augmentation procedure is necessary to build more bone. This is typically done by grafting bone or a bonelike substance to the jaw and waiting for the grafted material to fuse with the existing bone over several months. Mona Lisa Smiles recognises that each patient is unique and

therefore we offer several different types of bone augmentation procedures:

•  Bone grafting - Your own bone from your chin, hip or shin is usually best, however we can also use a combination of human cadaver bone and synthetic materials if you are uncomfortable with removing bone from your body.

•  Sinus lift - We can increase the height of your upper jaw by filling your maxillary sinus with bone.

•  Ridge expansion - Another type of bone graft done when the jaw is not wide enough to support the implants.

•  Distraction Osteogenesis - A newer bone augmentation procedure that involves inserting a titanium device into the jaw with pins that widens it over time.

Bone augmentation can seem an intimidating and we at Mona Lisa Smiles understand that the first step in the process is to ensure that the patient feels comfortable and well informed.

Our friendly, professional staff can help demystify bone augmentation and discuss which procedure is right for you. We have performed numerous successful bone augmentation procedures on our patients and are considered amongst the leaders in London .

If you require more information about bone augmentation then please do not hesitate to call us.