Bone Grafting for Dental Implants at Vista Dental Implant Center
Restoring Bone Structure for Successful Dental Implants
Dental implants are a popular and highly effective solution for replacing missing teeth. However, for some patients, there may not be enough bone beneath the gum line to support the successful placement of implants. Without adequate bone, dental implants can become unstable or risk damaging nearby structures, such as nerves in the lower jaw or sinuses in the upper jaw, potentially causing discomfort or complications.
What is Bone Grafting?
Just as soft tissue grafts can restore gum health, bone grafting is a procedure designed to regenerate lost bone tissue in the jaw. This procedure is typically required when a significant amount of bone has been lost. For patients with smaller areas of bone loss, bone augmentation may be used to replace a smaller amount of bone tissue.
Bone grafting helps restore the bone needed to support both natural teeth and dental implants. Bone in the jaw remains strong when it supports a healthy tooth. However, when a tooth is lost or damaged, the surrounding bone can deteriorate, leading to further tooth instability and eventual loss. By rebuilding this lost bone, grafting allows for the placement of dental implants that can successfully replace missing teeth and provide long-term stability.
How Does Bone Grafting Work?
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that stimulates the growth of new bone by adding bone material or a bone substitute to the jaw. This graft material can come from various sources, including:
- Your own body (autografts)
- Another organism (allografts or xenografts)
- Synthetic materials (biocompatible materials designed to mimic natural bone)
The type of bone graft used will depend on your unique situation and will be discussed with you during your consultation at Vista Dental Implant Center.
Once the graft material is placed, it integrates with your natural bone through a process known as osseointegration. As the body reabsorbs the graft material, new bone tissue is formed, which strengthens and stabilizes the area, providing a solid foundation for dental implants.
When is Bone Grafting Needed?
Bone grafting may be required in several situations:
- After a tooth extraction: To preserve the bone structure and prepare for future implant placement.
- Before a dental implant placement: If there isn’t enough bone to support an implant, grafting is done and left to heal for several weeks or months before the implant procedure.
- During implant surgery: In some cases, bone grafting can be done simultaneously with the implant procedure to stabilize the bone around the implant.
- To repair defects in the natural bone: Occasionally, bone grafting is needed to correct deformities or defects in the bone structure before dental implants can be placed.
Restore Your Smile with Bone Grafting
If you’ve been told that your jawbone is too weak or insufficient for dental implants, bone grafting may be the solution to help you achieve the healthy, functional, and beautiful smile you deserve. At Vista Dental Implant Center, we specialize in bone grafting procedures that restore bone volume and allow for successful dental implant placement.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how bone grafting can provide the foundation you need for stable and long-lasting dental implants. Let us help you take the next step toward a confident, healthy smile!
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