Ridge Augmentation in Leawood, KS
Tooth loss does more than change your smile. It can also cause the jawbone underneath to shrink over time. Ridge augmentation restores that lost bone, rebuilding a strong, healthy foundation for your teeth or future dental implants.
What Is Ridge Augmentation?
Ridge augmentation is a bone grafting procedure that rebuilds the width and height of your jawbone after it has thinned from tooth loss, gum disease, or injury. Our surgeons place grafting material into the affected area of the ridge. Over time, this material integrates with your natural bone, creating a stable, solid structure.
This procedure is commonly performed before dental implants, since implants require enough bone to anchor securely. Many patients who are told they aren’t candidates for implants can become candidates again after ridge augmentation.
Why Leawood, KS Patients Trust Our Team
Patients throughout Leawood, KS rely on our oral and maxillofacial surgery team for advanced bone grafting care. We use detailed 3D imaging to evaluate your jaw before treatment, allowing us to plan a precise, personalized approach for your specific needs.
We know surgery can feel overwhelming. That’s why we take time to explain each step of the process and answer your questions, so you feel confident and informed from your first visit through recovery.
What to Expect During Treatment
- Consultation and imaging: A CT scan helps us assess the amount of bone loss and the best treatment plan.
- Grafting procedure: We place bone graft material at the site using local anesthesia or sedation for your comfort.
- Healing period: Over the next three to six months, the graft fuses with your existing bone.
- Implant placement: Once your jaw has healed, it’s ready to support a dental implant if needed.
Recovery and Aftercare
Mild swelling and discomfort are common for the first few days after surgery. We give you detailed aftercare instructions and remain available throughout your recovery. Most patients resume normal activities within about a week.
Schedule Your Consultation in Leawood, KS
If tooth loss has left you with insufficient bone for an implant, ridge augmentation can rebuild the foundation you need. Contact our Leawood, KS office today to schedule your consultation.