Bone grafting procedures are usually necessary if there is not enough bone available to place dental implants or if any vital anatomy is in the way. Loss of bone volume can be caused by a variety of factors due to :
If a patient lost a tooth and leaves the gap over a long period of time. It is likely that the bone around the lost tooth has degenerated to some degree and needs to be augmented before it can support a dental implant. This is usually a result of bone resorption that has taken place since one or more teeth (if not all) were lost. Bone grafting procedures usually try to re-establish bone dimension, which was lost due to resorption.
Many years ago the lack of bone posed a considerable problem and sometimes implant placement was impossible because of that. Today, however, humans now have the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width and gives us a chance to restore the esthetic appearance and functionality better. Today, bone grafting procedures have become almost an integral part of dental implant reconstruction.
If you have pockets or insufficient bone for dental implants, bone grafts may be a treatment option for you. Consult with our dental specialists on options. Pain-free, worry free oral surgery treatment with dental sedation offered.
Bone grafting involves adding bone material to the affected area. Bone grafting procedures can be easily obtained from other areas of the jaw or from pre-packaged bone graft mineral.
When a tooth is removed, the bone at the extraction site tends to collapse inward and shrink over time. However, bone can be maintained and even improved by adding bone mineral with a dissolving collagen sponge to the extraction site.
The maxillary sinuses are empty pockets behind your cheeks, above of your upper back teeth. Sometimes after an upper back tooth is removed and the socket heals, only a thin layer of bone will remain under the sinus. When the sinus floor is thin, grafting to the area may be necessary before implants can be placed.
When teeth have been missing for extended periods of time, the bone remaining in the area may become too narrow and/or too short for implant placement. In these instances, small, carefully prepared and fitted grafts can be placed at the implant sites to provide adequate bone thickness and/or height.
With respect to the Bone Graft material used, we have to differentiate between several choices. All bone graft materials can be categorized into five different categories:
Each of the bone graft materials is usually developed with a specific purpose or advantage in mind. Your surgeon will make a decision with respect to the bonegraft material based on your individual needs and the latest research in that field.
Area for bonegrafting is chosen
Bone is added on
Surgical site is stitched and closed
You may have some pain after the anesthesia wears off. Pain relieve medications may be taken may help to relieve the pain. Bleeding may occur 15-30 minutes after operation but will eventually stop.
You may follow your regular daily activities, avoiding excessive exertion types of activities such as exercising or sunbathing. You are recommended to take soft foods for the first few days, and eat a diet high in calcium and vitamin D as your bone heals. Avoid smoking.
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