For many cosmetic or restorative dentistry procedures, one of the most important factors dentists consider before discussing treatment options is the amount of bone volume a patient has within his or her jaw. Bone volume is crucial to holding dental implant posts in place and ensuring that the treatment is successful.
Bone loss is fairly common especially among people who suffer from missing teeth, oral trauma, and gum disease, but can be rebuilt through bone grafting. At BLVD Dental, we are proud to offer bone grafting whether your bone loss is severe or mild.
The process
During a bone grafting procedure, we will take a sample of bone from you or an approved donor source and compress it into granules. These bone grafting granules are placed at the site of bone deterioration underneath the gum tissue.
The bone granules fuse to your existing jaw bone creating a solid structure, which can even out your jawline and become capable of supporting dental implants.
For your comfort we have several effective sedation techniques to remove anxiety and stress while providing you with a painless experience.
Once your graft heals, you will be closer to having your restorative dental procedure and your smile improved.
Bone Graft Options
Socket Preservation
After a tooth is extracted, an empty socket is left behind. Socket preservation bone grafting allows us to remove the ‘pocket’ made by the missing roots by packing it with bone granules. During the healing process, your jaw remains balanced preventing teeth from shifting and allowing you to receive dental implants to restore your smile.
Ridge Augmentation
If an area of bone has deteriorated or if a patient has significant bone loss along the jawline or ridge, we will need to restore the jaw using bone grafts. Placing bone granules at the site of deterioration, your jawline will be restored.
Sinus Lift
A sinus lift is an advanced and delicate form of bone grafting used to restore bone loss or deterioration within the upper molar area of the jaw. We will carefully access your sinus cavity, gently raise the sinus membrane, and place the bone granules underneath providing you with adequate bone volume in this area once healed.
Bone Reduction
We also offer bone reduction treatment which is an alternative to traditional bone grafting. Instead of placing bone grafts to restore or create more bone volume, we level out your existing bone. This is often used for specific cases after a thorough examination and consultation with our doctors.
For more information on bone grafting or to schedule an appointment, please contact our office today at (201) 453-2300.