Implant & Bone Health Innovations
Implant and Bone Health Innovations in Sarasota
Advanced Techniques and Quality Materials for Optimal Implant Placement, Healing, and Longevity
Plasma Treatment of Dental Implants
Plasma treatment is a revolutionary technology that enhances healing and promotes bone growth around dental implants. Plasma X Motion is a specialized unit that cleans and activates the surface of the dental implant using plasma—ionized gas in a vacuum chamber. This process is performed just prior to implant placement.
Plasma treatment improves the biological activity of the implant surface, enhancing cell attachment, wound healing, and bone formation. It allows bone to grow more rapidly around the implant, resulting in a higher bone-to-implant contact percentage. This leads to stronger anchorage of the implant within the jawbone. Ultimately, plasma treatment may provide better outcomes and increased implant longevity for our patients.
Dental Implant Manufactures
It is estimated that over 150 companies worldwide manufacture dental implants. In addition, several companies produce third-party “knock-off” components for dental implants. At Misch Implant & Aesthetic Dentistry, we exclusively use the top dental implant brands in the world.
Certain implant brands consistently rank highly for their quality, research, innovation, and long-term success rates. The manufacturers we have chosen for our practice are well-established companies with a proven track record of producing implants with high success rates. These companies also continue to evolve, introducing innovations that further enhance treatment outcomes.
These are the same implant brands we would choose if we were treating ourselves, our families, or our own staff. Because we are committed to our patients’ success, we never compromise on quality.
Bone Augmentation
In some cases, patients do not have enough jawbone volume to support dental implants. In these situations, our board-certified surgeons can use various techniques and bone graft materials to regenerate bone, making dental implant placement possible. Recent advances in bone augmentation have made results more predictable and successful.
Growth factors—proteins that direct cell activity—can be added to bone grafts to enhance new bone formation. Another innovation is the use of a CT scan to fabricate a custom mesh that fits precisely onto the jaw. This mesh supports and protects the bone graft, helping to create the ideal volume and contour of bone needed for implant placement.
Over the years, surgical techniques have been refined to improve outcomes and reduce complications. Our office remains at the forefront of technology and innovation in bone augmentation for dental implants. Dr. Craig Misch’s textbook, Horizontal and Vertical Bone Augmentation for Dental Implant Therapy, published in 2024, is among the top 10 best-selling titles from Quintessence Publishing.
FAQs
Bone grafting is a procedure used to build up bone in areas where it has been lost or is insufficient to support a dental implant. It’s often necessary when there has been significant bone loss due to periodontal disease, injury, or prolonged tooth loss. In Sarasota, many dental professionals perform bone grafts using materials like autografts (bone from your own body), allografts (donor bone), or synthetic materials to prepare the jaw for implant placement.
Bone grafting is essential when there is insufficient bone in the jaw to support dental implants. Common procedures include:
- Socket Preservation: Performed immediately after tooth extraction to maintain bone volume.
- Sinus Lift: Involves adding bone below the sinus cavity, often used in the upper jaw.
- Ridge Augmentation: Restores the width and height of the jawbone.
- Onlay Grafts: Bone is added to the top of the existing bone to increase height.
These procedures are tailored based on individual needs and are commonly performed by oral surgeons in Sarasota to prepare the jaw for implant placement.
Leading dental implant manufacturers, such as Straumann and Nobel Biocare, adhere to stringent quality control standards to ensure the safety and efficacy of their products. They conduct extensive research, clinical trials, and use high-grade materials like titanium to ensure compatibility with the human body. In Sarasota, dental professionals collaborate with these reputable manufacturers to provide patients with reliable and durable implant solutions.
Zygomatic implants are a specialized type of dental implant designed for patients with severe bone loss in the upper jaw. Instead of anchoring into the jawbone, these implants are anchored into the zygomatic bone (cheekbone). They are often recommended for patients who have been told they are not candidates for traditional implants due to insufficient bone volume.
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