The jawbones are crucial supporting structures that anchor, and support your teeth. The jawbone holds the teeth firmly in the socket and prevents displacement or dislodgement. Any bone insufficiency can negatively impact your teeth’ support and anchorage. Fortunately, the dental experts at the Coconut Creek Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry Center offer a comprehensive approach to treating bone deficiency or insufficiency through modern dental surgical procedures like bone grafting.
Let’s learn more about bone grafting, its indications, and the types of bone grafting procedures.
What is bone grafting?
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces the lost bone tissues in deficient areas, with suitable bone grafts taken from your body or a donor. It results in the regeneration of the bone in deficient areas. Bone grafting is usually done when there is bone loss for dental implant placement.
| A dental bone graft adds volume and density to your jaws in areas where bone loss has occurred. The bone graft material may be taken from your own body (autogenous) or taken from a human tissue bank (allograft), or an animal tissue graft (xenograft). In some instances, it may be made of synthetic material (alloplast). |
How does a dental bone graft work?
Once the dentist places the bone graft, it holds space for the bone to repair, and regenerate. It grows on your bone graft seeking support. Sometimes dentists may combine a dental bone graft with platelet-rich plasma (PRP). This is taken from a sample of your blood that promotes healing and regeneration.
When is bone grafting indicated?
You may need bone grafting if you suffer from bone loss. The procedure may be recommended if you:
- Plan to get a dental implant for teeth replacement
- Need to rebuild the jaw before getting a denture
- Have areas of bone loss due to gum disease
What are the types of bone grafting procedures?
There are four main types of bone grafting procedure, namely:
- Socket preservation or ridge preservation: Placed inside the socket immediately after extraction
- Ridge Augmentation: This procedure is done after a few days post-extraction to increase the width and volume of the jawbone to offer a stable foundation.
- Sinus lift: This procedure raises the sinus back into its original position.
- Periodontal bone graft: This is placed around an existing tooth to reduce mobility and provide additional support.
Bone loss is detrimental to your oral health since it results in a series of adverse effects like ridge resorption, mobility, and tooth loss. Dental bone grafts help rebuild the lost bone thickness and aid in tissue regeneration. It greatly improves your candidacy for restorative procedures like dental implants. If you think you have a jawbone discrepancy consult your dentist for further evaluation and management.
