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Have you experienced bone loss in your jaw following tooth extraction or due to periodontal disease? At Park Smiles NYC, our oral surgery specialist Dr. Aryeh Mahana provides advanced ridge augmentation procedures that rebuild lost bone structure, creating ideal conditions for dental implant placement and improved aesthetics. Experience expert surgical care with predictable results at our state-of-the-art Manhattan practice.
Ridge augmentation addresses specific bone deficiencies that affect both implant success and aesthetic outcomes. This specialized procedure becomes necessary when bone loss or inadequate jaw structure would compromise dental implant placement or appearance.
Following tooth extraction, bone resorption naturally occurs, with extraction sites typically losing 40-60% of their original width within the first six months. This significant loss often requires reconstruction to create sufficient volume for proper implant positioning and natural-looking results. Similarly, patients with long-term tooth loss or who have worn removable dentures for extended periods frequently experience advanced deterioration of the alveolar ridge, necessitating substantial rebuilding before implant restoration.
Other situations requiring ridge augmentation include traumatic injuries or infections that have damaged portions of the jawbone, creating irregular defects with both horizontal and vertical bone loss. Some patients may also have congenital bone deficiencies or naturally thin alveolar ridges that provide insufficient structure for implant stability, even in areas where teeth were never present.
At Park Smiles NYC, our comprehensive evaluation determines whether ridge augmentation represents a necessary step in your treatment, with recommendations based on detailed 3D imaging and thorough clinical assessment of your specific bone conditions.
Experience specialized ridge augmentation with predictable results. Our Manhattan oral surgeon provides expert care for optimal implant foundation.
Ridge augmentation provides critical advantages that significantly enhance both functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients with bone deficiencies. The most fundamental benefit is creation of adequate bone volume for proper implant placement, ensuring sufficient stability, appropriate positioning, and optimal stress distribution during function. This structural foundation supports long-term implant success and prevents complications that might otherwise occur with implants placed in compromised bone.
Beyond enabling implant placement, ridge reconstruction restores natural contours that support proper lip and cheek profiles, eliminating the collapsed appearance often associated with bone loss. This improved foundation prevents aesthetic compromises like elongated crowns, visible “black triangles” between teeth, or prosthetics that appear to “sit on” rather than emerge from the gums. The enhanced ridge architecture allows for creation of restorations with natural emergence profiles and appropriate proportions that closely mimic natural teeth.
For many patients, comprehensive ridge augmentation eliminates the need for treatment compromises like angled implants, cantilevered prosthetics, or inadequate implant numbers that might affect long-term success. By restoring proper bone dimensions, this specialized procedure allows for ideal implant positioning and appropriate prosthetic design, creating results that provide optimal function and aesthetics without the limitations imposed by inadequate bone volume.
At Park Smiles NYC, your ridge augmentation procedure is performed by Dr. Aryeh Mahana, our dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgeon with advanced training in complex bone reconstruction and implant site preparation. Dr. Mahana brings extensive experience in various augmentation techniques, ensuring skilled management of even challenging cases requiring substantial bone development.
What distinguishes our Manhattan approach to ridge augmentation is our commitment to precision and individualized treatment planning. Dr. Mahana utilizes a comprehensive analysis of your specific defect pattern to select the most appropriate grafting materials and surgical technique, rather than applying a standardized approach to diverse bone deficiencies. This customized methodology results in more predictable outcomes with optimal bone regeneration tailored to your unique situation.
Our patient-centered philosophy extends throughout your surgical experience, from detailed pre-surgical consultation and thorough preparation to attentive post-operative care that guides you through each phase of the healing process. We prioritize both your comfort during treatment and the quality of your final outcome, ensuring that your ridge augmentation creates the ideal foundation for successful restoration of both function and aesthetics.
Our Manhattan practice offers the advantage of ridge augmentation performed by a specialist with specific training in advanced bone reconstruction techniques rather than a general dentist. Dr. Mahana’s focused expertise in oral and maxillofacial surgery ensures comprehensive understanding of complex bone defects and the sophisticated techniques required for successful regeneration. This specialized knowledge translates to more precise execution, reduced complication rates, and optimal outcomes even for challenging cases requiring extensive reconstruction. For patients requiring ridge augmentation, this specialized approach provides greater predictability and efficiency than treatment with practitioners who perform these procedures less frequently.
Your ridge augmentation benefits from our utilization of premium bone grafting materials and biological modifiers that optimize regenerative outcomes. Our Manhattan practice offers multiple grafting options including autogenous bone (harvested from your own body), processed allograft materials with proven regenerative properties, and advanced synthetic options with specific characteristics beneficial for different augmentation scenarios. For appropriate cases, we incorporate growth factors derived from your own blood components that enhance healing and graft integration. This comprehensive approach to material selection ensures that your procedure utilizes the most appropriate combination for your specific defect type and reconstruction goals.
Unlike practices focusing solely on the surgical phase, our Manhattan team provides seamless coordination between ridge augmentation and subsequent implant treatment. Our collaborative approach ensures that bone reconstruction is precisely planned to accommodate specific implant positions determined by your final prosthetic requirements. This integrated planning prevents potential complications from misalignment between surgical and restorative phases. For our patients, this comprehensive perspective creates more efficient treatment sequences with optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes from the completed restoration, whether for single teeth or full-arch rehabilitation.
The ridge augmentation procedure begins with administration of a local anesthetic. An additional form of sedation dentistry may be used if the patient prefers.
After the area has been numbed, your surgeon will make a small incision in your gum to allow access to the bone. Depending on the type of ridge augmentation procedure you’re having performed, your oral surgeon will either place soft gum tissue or hard bone tissue. Soft tissue ridge augmentations are typically done to address cosmetic issues.
Patients who need to have a dental implant placed will typically have a hard tissue graft. The grafting material can be human (your own or a donor, known as allograft) or synthetic material (alloplast). Once the graft is properly positioned, the area will be stitched shut. As soon as the bone has gained sufficient height and width, the patient will be ready to have a dental implant placed.
As with any other procedure, the recovery process following ridge augmentation surgery varies from patient to patient. It can take as short as a few weeks or as long as four months for the bone to finish growing and healing. Because there’s such variance in the recovery process, it’s important to discuss what your own recovery plan will be with your oral surgeon prior to having the procedure performed.
Immediately following your ridge augmentation surgery, you’ll need to stick to a soft food diet, slowly reintroducing harder foods as the healing progresses. It’s also important to avoid smoking or using straws for the first week or two following the procedure in order to refrain from creating unnecessary pressure.
Once you’ve completed the recovery process, it won’t be necessary to follow special aftercare instructions. Just continue practicing good daily oral hygiene practices, including brushing and flossing at least twice daily. Also, be sure to schedule regular visits to your dentist to ensure your teeth receive regular professional cleanings.
Initial recovery from ridge augmentation typically involves 5-7 days of limited activity, with most patients returning to work and normal routines within this timeframe, though some swelling and mild discomfort may persist slightly longer. Soft tissue healing generally completes within 2-3 weeks, while the underlying bone graft continues to mature and integrate over 4-6 months depending on the specific materials used and extent of regeneration required. During your consultation at our Manhattan office, Dr. Mahana provides a personalized recovery timeline based on your specific procedure, grafting materials, and individual health factors. We also discuss temporary prosthetic options that may be worn during the healing phase to maintain appearance without compromising graft success.
With modern techniques and appropriate anesthesia, you should experience minimal discomfort during the ridge augmentation procedure itself. Most patients report moderate post-operative discomfort for 3-5 days, typically described as similar to that following tooth extraction and effectively managed with prescribed medications. The majority of discomfort occurs during the first 72 hours, with significant improvement by the fifth day. Our Manhattan surgical team provides comprehensive comfort management through refined surgical techniques that minimize tissue trauma, appropriate prescribed medications, and detailed aftercare instructions that support optimal healing. Most patients find that the actual experience involves less discomfort than they anticipated prior to treatment.
While ridge augmentation provides the most comprehensive solution for significant bone deficiencies, alternative approaches may be appropriate in specific situations. For minor defects, guided bone regeneration during implant placement (simultaneous grafting) might be sufficient rather than separate staged procedures. Some cases may be addressed using specialized narrow-diameter implants that require less bone width, though these have limitations regarding strength and prosthetic options. For the posterior upper jaw, sinus lift procedures may create adequate vertical height without additional ridge augmentation in certain anatomical situations. During your consultation at our Manhattan practice, Dr. Mahana thoroughly discusses all appropriate treatment alternatives, sometimes recommending combined approaches that maximize benefits while aligning with your priorities and anatomical conditions.
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