Implant Services

Dr. Grace Lee of Lakeview Smiles in Lakeview and Logan Square offers a variety of dental implant services to suit your unique needs. Dr. Lee specializes in guided implants, where the position of the implant is determined by computer software. A cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) system, which is a device that rotates around the patient and captures data using a cone-shaped X-ray, assists Dr. Lee in deciding which dental implant service is right for you.

Dr. Lee offers a variety of dental implant services to suit the needs of her patients.

Sinus lift augmentation aids in the placement of dental implants. It is necessary if you do not have enough bone height in your upper jaw, your sinuses are positioned too close to your jaw, or your sinuses are enlarged. This procedure adds supporting bone to the upper jaw to make a strong foundation for dental implants to be placed.

Autogenous bone grafting uses your own bone, gathered from either the chin or the back of the jaw, to fortify an area of the mouth that lacks bone. The goal is for the graft to encourage natural bone growth so that there will be enough support for dental implants to be placed. Many oral surgeons prefer obtaining a bone sample from their patient because there is no risk of the patient’s body rejecting the sample.

Implant site development is necessary when a tooth needs to be removed because of bone loss or infection. In most cases, a bone graft will be needed to improve the bone quality at the site. There are different types of bone grafts that can be done in preparation for the placement of dental implants in the future.

Computer-enhanced treatment planning uses special computer software to evaluate your dental CT scan in three dimensions. We assess bone quality, quantity, and location to determine the best placement for your dental implant.

At Lakeview Smiles in Lakeview and Logan Square, it’s important to our team to ensure that you walk out of our office with everything you want and more in your smile. Your comfort and satisfaction is our number one priority.