Bone Grafting
Treatment for Bone Loss
If you've experienced bone loss due to missing teeth or need to preserve bone after an extraction, your doctor can make dental implants viable by performing various bone grafting procedures to help restore lost bone.
Bone loss in the jaw can impact your overall oral health. Whether it’s from tooth loss, injury, or gum disease, bone reduction can lead to complications. Dental implants are an excellent solution for many patients, but adequate bone must be present for successful placement. Bone grafting is commonly performed to restore or build up bone in the jaw, either as part of dental implant treatment or other oral surgery procedures that aim to improve oral health.
How Does Bone Loss Impact Oral Health?
In a healthy mouth, tooth roots are hidden beneath the gums, providing stability and stimulating the jawbone through chewing. This activity helps maintain bone strength and volume. However, when a tooth is lost, especially for an extended period, bone loss can occur. Other causes of bone loss include gum disease, tumors, infections, and facial trauma injuries.
Bone loss can lead to changes in facial structure and may make speaking and chewing more challenging. Additionally, the extent of bone loss can make certain tooth replacement options, like dental implants, difficult or even impossible without additional treatment. Fortunately, many patients with bone loss can still become candidates for implants with a bone grafting procedure. Bone grafting is also used in other oral surgery procedures, such as those addressing facial trauma.
Types of Anesthesia
At Dental Implants & Oral Surgery of Longmont, we offer various anesthesia options to ensure our patients’ comfort and safety during surgery. Your oral surgeon will select the best anesthesia for your procedure by considering your medical history, personal preferences, and specific treatment plan.
Types of Bone Grafting Treatments
Bone grafting involves applying specialized material to areas where bone has been lost or where additional bone is needed. This material, which can come from your own body or a tissue bank, is designed to stimulate healing and bone growth. There are several types of bone grafting procedures, and the right one for you will depend on your treatment plan. Common bone grafting options include:
- Sinus lift: Adds more bone to the thin area between the upper jaw and the maxillary sinus.
- Socket preservation: A graft placed immediately after tooth extraction to maintain bone volume.
- Ridge expansion: Increases the height or width of the alveolar ridge, which supports the teeth.
- Major bone grafting: Typically used for severe bone loss due to trauma, disease, tumors, or congenital issues.
- Nerve repositioning: Moves the alveolar nerve to prevent damage during dental implant placement.
By using one of these bone grafting techniques, your oral surgeon can ensure the best possible outcome for your dental implant treatment or other oral surgery procedures, allowing you to restore both function and appearance.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Bone Grafting and other procedures.
"When I first walked into this practice, I felt super comforted and everybody was super friendly and welcoming. My doctor was so amazing, so funny, so great. My procedure went very, very well, and I had such a smooth recovery."
"My doctor was amazing. He answered all my questions. He was he was very caring and understood my concerns. Did my procedure go well? I would say it went fantastic and the recovery was amazing. I was very happy with with the outcome."
"My doctor was phenomenal. He first of all, very professional, gentle, very kind. He put me at ease right away. The caring that I have encountered here just can't be beat."
"I brought both of my daughters to Dental Implants and Oral Surgery of Longmont, and they had their wisdom teeth removed. When my daughters and I first walked into this practice, the staff was great. They were very attentive to my daughters’ needs. The doctors are wonderful."
"When I first walked into the office, the staff here was really welcoming. They're very kind. My doctor was really personable and attentive, and very professional. The WUWTA videos really helped me feel more informed before my surgery, and they gave me a lot of tips for the post-op care."
"When I first walked into the practice, they made me comfortable and relaxed, and very friendly."
"I was amazed by how welcoming the staff was. They really go out of their way to make sure that everyone is comfortable. My doctor was very professional."
"I was immediately struck by how warm and gracious the staff were. What matters to me is I want somebody in this kind of work who is technically perfect. By far, this is the best practitioner I've ever been to."
"I felt cared for and I felt comfortable. They were all really nice. My doctor was awesome. He's friendly and you know, when you walk in, he makes you feel cared for and he makes going to the doctor fun. My procedure went perfect and the recovery was great."
Building Better Smiles For Longmont
At Dental Implants & Oral Surgery of Longmont, our goal is to bring you the best smile possible through exceptional oral surgery services tailored to meet your unique needs. From your first appointment until well after your procedure, we are here to support you on your journey to optimal oral health. We encourage you to reach out to our office to schedule a consultation and discover the life-changing power of oral surgery.