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. [Read more…]
Bone grafting is often performed after tooth extractions to preserve the patient’s bone levels. Without bone grafting, a void can form in the extraction socket and complicate the process of replacing the missing tooth in the future.
Many factors can impact bone grafting success. In this article, we’ll explore these factors and how they may affect your oral health. [Read more…]
Whether due to decay, tooth fracture, or periodontal disease, teeth are considered hopeless for restorative treatment once they pass a certain threshold. But, if you have teeth extracted by a dental professional, the bone that once held the teeth in place will eventually start to resorb. The bone loss that results from tooth extractions increases with time.
If you’re missing teeth for an extended period, you may be left with little bone support to uphold dental implants. Thankfully, innovative treatment solutions are available for severe dental bone loss. [Read more…]
When a tooth is extracted, it leaves behind an open socket. The gum tissue will heal and eventually cover the socket. However, the bone tissue that once supported the extracted tooth won’t expand. It tends to shrink instead, which compromises the support for the jaw and nearby teeth.
If you plan to have an implant placed after a tooth extraction, you’ll likely need to undergo bone grafting. Here, we’ll discuss the importance of bone grafting after tooth removal and the grafting options that we offer at Dental Implant Solutionz.
There are several reasons why bone grafting after a tooth extraction is beneficial, including: [Read more…]
If you don’t have enough healthy natural bone in the mouth to support a dental implant, bone grafting may be necessary. This dental procedure involves surgically fusing additional bone tissue to the natural bone, and it’s most commonly performed on patients with missing teeth or gum disease.
While bone grafting can be done with synthetic bone, animal bone, or bone from other areas of the body, an extracted tooth can also be used for the graft with autogenous dentin grafting. This method features our Smart Dentin Grinder at Dental Implant Solutionz, and it’s an ideal alternative to traditional bone grafting. [Read more…]
A bone graft may be necessary for patients who are lacking enough healthy bone to support a dental implant. In the bone grafting procedure, bone tissue is secured to the treatment area through an incision that’s closed with sutures.
At Dental Implant Solutionz, we provide many alternatives to bone grafting so that patients don’t have to undergo the procedure. From choosing alternative implant designs to utilizing splinting methods and growth factors to rebuild bone tissue, we may be able to entirely avoid the bone grafting process. However, in cases where bone grafting is the best option, understanding what to expect is helpful before going into the procedure. [Read more…]
Bone grafting can help patients who are lacking healthy bone to support dental implants for a new, permanent smile. While we now have access to advanced, supportive procedures to avoid bone grafting, some patients may still benefit from a bone graft procedure. Here, we’ll discuss bone grafting and the dental conditions that it can help with.
A dental bone graft is a procedure in which a dentist attaches bone tissue to the jaw after making an incision in the jaw. This provides the support needed for an implant in patients with missing jaw bone tissue. There are multiple types of bone grafting methods, and your dentist will help you determine the best option for your individual needs. The type of graft that you chose will impact the type of bone tissue used for the graft. We can use basic bone particles, synthetic materials, and more. [Read more…]
Getting a bone graft is not nearly as scary as it sounds. But if you have heard these words in relation to your own dental health, you probably have a lot of questions. Why do you need the bone graft? What does the procedure entail, and why is it so important? What is grafted onto the bone? Here’s what you need to know.
You need a bone graft when your jaw is not strong enough to support the dental implant. The bone has to be strong enough to hold the implant in place while the bone remodels around it for permanence. The jaw also has to be sturdy enough to withstand the powerful chewing motions when you eat. [Read more…]
The decision to get dental implants to replace your missing teeth is a big one. Once you have made your decision to get dental implants and you have saved up the cost of the procedure, you may think that you are ready to get this done. Yet in some cases, more dental work must be completed before the dental implants can be put into place. A bone graft is actually a common procedure done before dental implants. Here are three reasons you might need a bone graft before getting dental implants.
Periodontal disease is often referred to as gum disease, but it can affect much more than just your gums. When periodontal disease is not detected or treated in its earlier stages, it can affect the bone of the jaw below the gum line. This infection in the bone weakens it so that dental implants cannot adhere. If you have periodontal disease, you will need to have that problem treated and possibly have a bone graft before you can get dental implants. [Read more…]
If you are living without a full set of healthy teeth, it’s probably a dream of yours to chew and talk with a complete smile once again. You may think this goal is out of reach, but today’s impressive dental technologies and procedures make it possible! Even if your jawbone has sustained damage over time, bone grafting may help to strengthen your jaw enough for dental implants.
How Does Bone Grafting Work?
Bone grafting is a common procedure that strengthens the jawbone. It takes a section of bone from another area of the body – or possibly uses a special bone grafting material – to reinforce and enhance your jawbone. After a few months, the graft creates enough new bone to help dental implants sit securely in your mouth.
