When missing teeth are left untreated, the jawbone in the affected area can resorb. This leaves the jawbone weaker than before and, in some cases, the jawbone can no longer support dental implants.
That’s where bone grafting comes in. Bone grafting is an option available to patients without sufficient bone tissue for dental implants. Let’s go over what’s involved in the bone grafting procedure and whether it could work for you.
What is Bone Grafting?
Dental bone grafting involves taking bone particles or materials (either from the patient, synthetic sources, animal sources, etc.) and surgically fusing them to the jawbone. This bolsters the jawbone, giving it adequate support for dental implants. Additionally, bone grafting can be used to preserve natural teeth that have sustained damage from gum disease.
Bone grafting is an affordable option for patients with bone resorption, starting as low as $395. Patients today have many graft types to choose from, including:
- Autografts, which are taken from the patient’s own body
- Allografts, which are taken from another individual
- Alloplasts, which use synthetic material
- Xenografts, which are taken from animals
The experienced team at Dental Implant Solutionz in Largo can help you select the best bone graft type for your needs. We also offer autogenous dentin grafting, which utilizes the patient’s own extracted tooth for bone grafting.
Pros and Cons of Bone Grafting
Pros:
- Effectively boost bone volume to support bone grafts
- Preserve facial bone structure
- Improve facial symmetry
- Many types of grafts are available
Cons:
- Involves surgical risks
- May require a lengthy recovery period
- More invasive than other solutions for poor jawbone volume
Dr. Tadros at Dental Implant Solutionz offers a wide range of solutions for patients who require added jawbone volume to support dental implants, including zygoma implants and autogenous dentin grafting. Contact us today to learn more!
