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.
What Is Bone Grafting?
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.
How Does Bone Grafting Benefit Oral Health?
Bone grafting can benefit patients with various dental conditions, including:
Missing teeth with implants
The main candidates for bone grafts are patients with missing teeth who are planning on getting dental implants to replace them. Dental implants are attached to the jawbone. To secure the implant in place, there must be ample bone tissue in the jaw. Bone grafting can provide the additional strength and support in the jaw to receive an implant.
Bone loss and gum disease
If you aren’t planning to get dental implants but have bone loss, a dental bone graft may still benefit your oral health. Especially if you have gum disease, a bone graft can ensure that further bone loss doesn’t occur, as it could cause problems with the surrounding gum tissue and teeth.
At Dental Implant Solutionz, we can handle even the most complex cases with skill and expertise. We have many options that may allow you to avoid a bone graft and still protect your oral health. Contact us today to learn more.
