16 Example of bone augmentation before implant placement Example of bone augmentation during implant placement Bone augmentation in the upper jaw: The mucous membrane of the maxillary sinus is lifted and the cavity is filled with bone substitute material. This procedure is called sinus floor elevation. After the augmentation, there is enough bone available to hold an implant. In the region of the maxillary sinus, the bone loses significant height in the upper jaw. To create a sufficiently stable foundation for insertion of the implant, the bone can be augmented with substitute materials using special techniques. The bone replacement material is converted into bone by biological processes and provides a base for a long-term stable implant restoration. In case of marginal bone loss, bone augmentation can be performed at the same time as implant placement. This procedure saves having an addiThe substitute material converts to stable bone during the healing phase of the implant. The missing bone volume must be increased to provide all‑round anchorage for the implant in the bone.
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