When it comes to restoring your smile, a strong and healthy jawbone is essential. Our Aurora dental care team performs bone grafting procedures to rebuild bone structure and prepare your mouth for future dental treatments like dental implants or dentures – this is referred to as pre-prosthetic surgery, or bone graft surgery. Whether you’ve experienced bone loss due to tooth extraction, gum disease, or injury, bone grafting can be a vital step in restoring your oral health and function.
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that involves adding bone material to your jaw to regenerate and strengthen areas where bone has deteriorated or thinned. The bone graft material used may come from your own body (autograft), a donor source (allograft), an animal source (xenograft), or synthetic materials that are biocompatible and safe.
Over time, the grafted bone integrates with your existing bone through a natural healing process called osseointegration. This provides a stable foundation for dental implants or improves the fit and comfort of dentures.
Bone grafting may often be recommended when:
Healthy jawbone density is crucial for maintaining the shape of your face and the stability of your teeth and restorations. When a tooth is lost and not replaced promptly, the jawbone in that area can begin to shrink or weaken (also known as bone resorption, as explained above). This can compromise your ability to receive dental implants and may even alter your facial appearance over time.
Bone grafting helps reverse this process by rebuilding new bone growth, allowing for:
We understand that the idea of oral surgery can be intimidating, but at ABN Family Dental, your comfort is always our top priority. From your first consultation to post-operative care, we create a calm and supportive environment where your needs come first. Here’s what you can expect:
Our team is here to support you every step of the way, from preparation through recovery, so you can feel confident about your treatment and results.
If you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for a dental implant or you’ve noticed changes in your jaw structure after tooth loss, bone grafting may be an essential step toward restoring your smile. During your consultation, our dentist will perform a comprehensive exam and discuss whether bone grafting is the right solution for your unique needs. The best type of graft for your specific case will also be discussed.
Bone grafting is a common, routine procedure, and it can often be life-changing for patients who want to regain their full oral function.
Don’t let bone loss hold you back from achieving the smile you deserve. Bone grafting involves the transplantation of bone from a donor, another part of your body, or from synthetic materials to help restore your oral function and prepare your mouth for prosthetic surgery. If you’ve experienced significant bone loss, getting a dental bone graft can greatly improve your oral health and well-being.
We offer bone grafting surgery in a comfortable and caring environment and look forward to discussing this procedure with you during a consultation. Contact us today!
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