Dental implants are an excellent long-term solution if you have lost one or more teeth due to an injury, infection, or gum disease.
A dental implant is made of titanium and is placed in your jawbone so that a natural-looking crown can be placed on top.
Implants look, feel, and function just like natural teeth.
They help in the preservation of the surrounding teeth and gums. Periodontal disease, infection, trauma, and tooth extraction can all cause jawbone loss. If you have bone loss, a bone graft will be required before your dental implants can be placed.
A dental bone graft is a surgical procedure used to repair or reconstruct a section of your jawbone. The surgeon will fold back an area of your gum and clean the tissue during the procedure. The bone graft material is inserted, and your gums are replaced over the graft.
The grafting material is usually processed bone. It forms a scaffold around which your jaw deposits new bone cells once it is in place. Your body will eventually absorb the graft material as it is replaced by new bone.
One of the most fundamental procedures in restorative dentistry is bone grafting. Here are some of the benefits of having bone graft surgery.
When you visit a periodontist for dental implant replacement therapy, the periodontist may advise you to have an additional soft tissue procedure (soft tissue augmentation or soft tissue graft) done as well. This recommendation can also apply when seeking treatment for bone grafting, infection resolution around the implant, or gum recession issues around an existing implant. While the focus in early implant dentistry centered on bone health, contemporary practice emphasizes both hard and soft tissue considerations.
The quality and quantity of gum tissue covering implants are crucial. Quality involves firm attachment, specialized for chewing, aiding in cleaning and resisting future gum recession. Quantity, particularly around the implant neck, safeguards underlying components and contributes to aesthetics.
Typically, soft tissue conditioning involves minimally invasive procedures using grafts, often harvested from the patient’s palate, with a relatively swift and uneventful recovery. In specific cases, synthetic alternatives may be considered, offering advantages in recovery and surgical duration when clinically appropriate.
Consult with our dental experts to learn more about the dental bone graft procedure. To schedule an appointment, please call +6010 929-6396.
