RIDGE AUGMENTATION rebuilds the bony arch (or foundation of your jaw), where tooth roots and dental implants anchor for support. We use advanced diagnostic CBCT imaging to gain a clear idea of your current bone health. From here, Dr. Carimi plans the precise locations for bone grafting within the arch and adds new bone tissue samples where bone loss has occurred. Over time, new bone integrates with the jaw to restore the bone height and volume needed for proper implant support. Ridge preservation is a similar bone grafting procedure we perform immediately following tooth extractions, to preserve the space for implant placement at a future time. With this type of bone grafting in Charleston, SC patients, Dr. Carimi adds bone directly to tooth sockets left in the arch by the roots of extracted teeth.

SINUS LIFTS are bone grafting procedures that enable the replacement of upper premolar and molar teeth with dental implants. When these teeth are lost, bone shrinkage and expansion of the sinus cavity diminish the amount of bone available for dental implants. Dr. Carimi uses a precision technique to elevate the floor of the maxillary sinus back into its natural position. He then adds bone grafting tissue in this newly created space to restore adequate bone height and volume. Over the next several months, the new bone integrates with the jaw to form a solid foundation for replacing upper teeth.