Inadequate maxillary bone volume may be due to bone resorption as well as to sinus lift procedure s may be carried out to increase the volume of bone . Bone grafting procedures in the jaws have the disadvantage of prolonged treatment time, restriction of denture wear, morbidity of the donor surgical site and graft rejection.
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"' Dental specialty products ( 60 %, 61 %, 53 %, 53 % of sales in'13'12'11'10 ) "'consists of endodontic instruments and materials, implants and related products, bone grafting materials, 3D digital implantology ( the marketing and distribution of which was enhanced in 2009 with the acquisition of a company in that business ), and orthodontic appliances and accessories.
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But, said Dr . Babak R . Ghalili, a New York periodontal surgeon who specializes in difficult cases, " there are so many modalities now in bone grafting and implant technology that you can find a solution for nearly every patient " who has a suitable medical history and is motivated to take care of the implant so that plaque does not form and cause bone loss.
