Dental Bone Grafting
Dental bone grafting is a surgical procedure used to repair or rebuild bones through the transplantation of bone tissue. This procedure allows your dentist to recreate missing bone and supporting tissue, typically to support dental implants.
Dental Bone Grafting in Tinton Falls, NJ
Dental bone grafting becomes necessary when insufficient natural bone in the mouth supports dental implants. This inadequacy can be caused by developmental defects, gum disease, facial injury or trauma, or the space left after tooth extraction.
There are several types of dental bone grafts, and the best solution depends on the extent of the damage that needs to be repaired and the location of the lost tooth. At Jersey Smiles, we offer the following options:
Socket Preservation
After tooth extraction, our dentist performs socket preservation, which involves filling the empty tooth socket with bone graft material. This procedure slows down the resorption process in the area where the tooth is missing, helping preserve the bone’s health until a dental implant can be placed.
Ridge Augmentation
Ridge augmentation is a bone grafting procedure that restores the natural density and contours of part or all of a jaw ridge. Restoring healthy bone levels to a jaw arch can result in more comfortable and better-fitting dentures.
Sinus Lift
A sinus lift might be recommended in cases where there is a loss of density or volume of bone in the premolar or molar areas of the jaw. This procedure involves gently lifting the sinus cavity and placing bone grafting material to restore proper bone height.
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What is a dental bone graft?
A dental bone graft is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that helps grow new bone to replace lost or damaged bone. The graft material can be taken from another part of the body or created using synthetic materials. It typically consists of processed bone minerals that assist the body in generating new bone cells over time.
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Are dental bone grafts painful?
Dental bone grafts are usually an outpatient procedure. They are typically done before a dental implant or tooth replacement and usually cause little to no pain throughout the process.
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How long does it take to recover from a dental bone graft?
After a dental bone graft, your dentist prescribes antibiotics to prevent infection and may provide pain medication, although most patients do not experience significant pain. The graft is usually the initial stage in the dental implant process. Following the bone graft, your dentist must wait for the new bone to fuse with the natural bone in your mouth before proceeding further. While the timeframe for this fusion process varies for each individual, it generally should be, at most, a month or two.
More Questions?
If you have more questions about dental bone grafting or would like to schedule an appointment, contact our office, and we will be happy to discuss further.
