Bone Grafting

A strong jawbone is the essential foundation for a lasting smile. If you have experienced bone loss, a bone grafting procedure can rebuild this foundation, allowing for renewed health and a confident future. At Corey + Then Dental Implants Periodontics Oral Surgery, our team is here to guide you through the process, ensuring you feel supported and cared for every step of the way.

When is Bone Grafting Necessary?

Your jawbone provides the vital support structure for your teeth. However, the bone can begin to shrink or deteriorate over time due to factors like a missing tooth, advanced gum disease, or an injury. A bone graft is a trusted surgical procedure designed to restore this lost bone, creating a stable base for other restorative treatments.

You may be a candidate for bone grafting if you are:

Preparing to receive a dental implant
Needing to address bone loss caused by periodontal disease
Looking to preserve your jaw’s natural structure after a tooth extraction

Why is Bone Grafting Important?

Losing bone in your jaw can have a significant impact on your oral health and can even alter your facial appearance. It may cause adjacent teeth to shift out of place, creating bite problems and making future restorations more complex.

For a dental implant to be successful long-term, it requires a sufficient amount of healthy bone to anchor it securely. By rebuilding the bone with a graft, we not only create the necessary support for successful implants but also help maintain your natural facial contours and prevent further complications.

Types of Dental Bone Grafts

We believe in a personalized approach to care, which includes selecting the right type of bone grafting material for your specific needs to encourage effective and predictable healing.

Autograft: Uses a small amount of your own bone, often sourced from another area in your mouth
Allograft: Uses sterile, donated bone from a certified tissue bank that has been thoroughly screened for safety
Xenograft: Uses bone from an animal source that is specially processed to be safe and compatible with your body
Synthetic Grafts: Uses biocompatible, lab-created materials that serve as a scaffold to guide new bone growth

An Overview of the Procedure

Your journey begins with a personal consultation where we listen to your goals and create a treatment plan just for you. We use advanced digital imaging to evaluate the extent of bone loss and precisely plan your procedure.

During the procedure, your surgeon will make a small incision to place the bone grafting material where it is needed. Your comfort is our priority, and we offer several sedation options to ensure you feel completely at ease. Over the following months, the graft material will naturally integrate with your jaw, creating a solid foundation of new, healthy bone.

Post-Operative Care and Recovery

We will provide you with detailed instructions to support a smooth and comfortable recovery. You may experience some temporary swelling or mild discomfort, which can be managed with medication and simple home care. We will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your healing and ensure the graft is integrating successfully.

Specific Bone Grafting Techniques

Depending on your unique situation, we may recommend a specialized grafting procedure:

Sinus Lift: This procedure adds bone to your upper jaw in the molar area when the sinuses are too close to allow for the placement of a dental implant

Ridge Augmentation: This technique is used to rebuild the natural height and width of the jawbone where it has become thin, creating a solid base for future implants

Ridge Preservation: Also known as socket preservation, this involves placing a bone graft into the empty socket immediately after a tooth is removed to prevent the bone from shrinking

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Taking a proactive step to address bone loss can protect your smile and prevent more complex issues in the future. At Corey + Then Dental Implants Periodontics Oral Surgery, you will find expert care from a team that puts your comfort and well-being first. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take a confident step toward restoring your oral health.
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