DDS - Key Persons

During a bone grafting procedure, Dr. Segal will take healthy bone from your own body or material from a donor source and place it at the location of the bone loss. He will then place a collagen membrane over the area to encourage healing and carefully suture the gums in place. Over the next few months, the bone graft material will fuse together with the existing bone. This healthy, new structure should be strong enough to support a dental implant. Occasionally, a sinus lift is needed if there is insufficient bone in the upper jaw. The procedure involves gently lifting the sinus membrane to add bone grafting material underneath. This will ensure there is adequate room for a dental implant to be securely placed in the area around the sinus cavity.