For many patients considering traditional dental implants, the recommendation of bone grafting or sinus lift surgery can feel daunting. Let’s have a look at these procedures & why they are not needed in modern implantology, especially in CorticoBasal® implants.
What Is Bone Grafting and Sinus Lift?
Bone grafting is a surgical process wherein bone material – either synthetic, donor-derived, or autologous – is added to areas of the jaw with insufficient bone volume. The aim is to create a stable foundation for conventional implants. Similarly, a sinus lift involves lifting the sinus membrane and inserting graft material into the upper jaw, especially in the molar regions, to compensate for bone loss and prevent implant penetration into the sinus cavity.
What Are Their Drawbacks?
While widely practiced, these procedures are not without complications. Bone grafting might require multiple surgeries, healing periods ranging from 6 to 9 months, & accompanies risks like infection, graft rejection, or nerve damage. Sinus lift procedures can result in sinus infections, membrane perforations, and extended post-operative discomfort. For elderly or medically compromised patients, these additional interventions can become significant deterrents.
Fortunately, CorticoBasal® implants offer a groundbreaking alternative that bypasses the need for such invasive preparation. These implants are strategically anchored in the dense cortical bone regions of the jawbone that remain stable even in the presence of severe bone resorption.
What Are CorticoBasal® Implants?
Rather than waiting for osseointegration to occur over months, CorticoBasal® Implants achieve immediate mechanical stability via cortical bone fixation. This technology supports immediate loading – allowing patients to receive their fixed prosthesis within 48 to 72 hours after implant placement, even in bone-deficient jaws.
Key Benefits of CorticoBasal® Implants
- No bone grafting or sinus lifting required
- Suitable for patients with bone loss or advanced age
- Immediate loading within 2–3 days
- Minimally invasive, flapless surgical protocol
- Cost-effective due to fewer surgical stages
Do I Need Bone Grafting or Sinus Lift Surgery?
For years, patients with bone loss were told that grafting or sinus lift surgery was unavoidable before getting implants. But with modern advancements like CorticoBasal® Implants, this is no longer the case. These are immediate-loading type implants ensuring that you are free from invasive-surgeries like bone grafting and sinus lift. With CorticoBasal® Implants, the entire implantation process is faster, safer and more accessible for patients of all ages.
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