Pterygoid Implants in Arkansas — A Solution When Bone Loss Is Severe

What Are Pterygoid Implants?

When the back of the upper jaw has lost significant bone volume — a common consequence of long-term tooth loss — traditional implants may not be possible without extensive and costly bone grafting. Pterygoid implants solve this by anchoring into the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone, which retains its density even when the alveolar bone has resorbed.

Who Needs Pterygoid Implants?

• Patients with severe bone loss in the upper jaw
• Patients who were told they need extensive sinus lifts or bone grafts
• Patients who have been wearing upper dentures for years
• Patients who failed with conventional implants in the posterior upper jaw

Benefits of Pterygoid Implants

• Avoids bone grafts — no need for sinus lifts or grafting procedures
• Fewer total implants needed — strong posterior anchor reduces implant count
• Faster treatment — eliminates the 6–12 month grafting healing period
• Opens treatment to more patients — people told "no" elsewhere often qualify

Pterygoid Implants in Heber Springs, Arkansas

Dr. Conner Noland is one of Arkansas's few practitioners with a high-volume pterygoid implant practice. Contact Noland Implants & Aesthetics at (501) 362-0550 or visit 821 W Main St, Heber Springs, AR 72543 for a free consultation.