Rebuild Your Jawline With Ridge Augmentation in St. Petersburg

When you have lived with tooth loss for a while, it impacts the structure of your jaw and gums. If you are ready to replace your missing teeth, dental implants will give you better oral function and bite strength. However, in some cases, a ridge augmentation in St. Petersburg may be necessary to prepare your mouth for the procedure.

If so, you can trust that Dr. Crawford will:

Make you a candidate for dental implants
Restore the natural shape of your jaw and gums
Use sedation, if needed, to put you at ease
Get you on the right path to a fully functional smile
Help you understand what’s necessary to improve your oral function

Call 727-732-3173 for a consultation.

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We’ll Help You Become a Candidate for Implants

One of the reasons patients visit Implant Dentistry & Laser Periodontics is our high standards of dental care. Whether you need advanced periodontics or dental implants, your smile is in excellent hands with our team.

As a periodontist, Dr. Crawford has advanced dental surgery skills, particularly with treatments that prepare you for implants. He takes the time to explain the importance of any treatment and answer your questions. He won’t talk down to you or at you. Rather, he discusses the process with you. It’s important to him that you move forward with confidence.

A ridge augmentation may be necessary after tooth loss. You lose structure in your jaw and gums once your tooth and its roots are gone. An augmentation procedure recreates the contour of your jaw to support implants. It can also be performed to give your jaw a healthier and more attractive appearance.

Once complete, we can move forward with your implant procedure.

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Find the Right Implants for Your Smile

You have many options for implants including:

All-on-4 Dental Implants – Dr. Crawford will place four to six implants in your jaw to replace your missing tooth roots. The implants support an entire arch of new teeth, giving you better bite strength and improved jawbone health.
Implant-Supported Dentures – He can anchor your dentures to implants, so you no longer have to use adhesive to keep them secure. They’ll feel and function similar to natural teeth. You can also taste food better since your palate is exposed.

There’s no reason to feel nervous about your procedure. In addition to numbing your mouth, we have sedation options available. Choose from laughing gas or oral sedation, depending on your level of anxiety. You’ll also be comfortable in our heated massage chairs.

To learn more about ridge augmentation in St. Petersburg or to make an appointment, call 727-732-3173. You can also schedule online.

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Commonly Asked Questions About Ridge Augmentation

What is ridge augmentation?

Ridge augmentation restores the shape and structure of your jaw ridge after tooth loss. It adds bone material to the area where bone loss has occurred, filling in any indentations or gaps. it is often performed to prepare for dental implant placement.

Is ridge augmentation safe?

You can trust that our experienced dental team has performed this procedure countless times and will do our part to make you comfortable. We use the latest techniques and technologies to make the procedure go as smoothly as possible. Rest assured that your safety is our top priority, and we will do everything possible to ensure a successful and safe procedure.

Does ridge augmentation hurt?

We understand that some patients may feel anxious about the potential pain involved in a ridge augmentation procedure. However, we will do everything possible to keep you comfortable and pain-free. Before the procedure, we will apply local anesthesia to completely numb your mouth. Additionally, we offer two types of sedation to keep you relaxed and comfortable. After the procedure, it is common to experience some mild discomfort, but this can usually be managed easily with over-the-counter pain relievers.