Bone grafting can help patients with reduced jawbone density prepare for dental implant treatment, creating a stronger foundation for restoring missing teeth.
Preparing Your Jaw for Implants
Bone grafts make it possible for people with inadequate bone to benefit from dental implants. For example, if you have low bone tissue, bone grafts allow you to take advantage of a solution for missing teeth using implants.
Dental implants are substitute tooth roots which are placed in the jaw bone. For an implant to be successful, the patient must have sufficient jaw bone tissue to support it.
In some cases, there may not be sufficient bone left in your mouth to support a dental implant. This is where bone grafting can help prepare the area for future implant treatment.
Bone grafts involve the addition of bone in the area around where the implant is to be placed. This allows implants of the correct size to be surgically placed with higher levels of success.
The bone grafts can be made from either artificial bone or your own bone. Bone grafts made from your own bone are typically removed from another area of your body such as your mouth or your hip.
Your Bone Grafting Treatment
During your examination or implant consultation with one of our specialists, we will examine your mouth and carry out X-rays. The X-rays confirm the depth and density of bone tissue. If there is not enough bone to support an implant, our specialists will discuss the options for bone grafts with you.
Bone grafting is a relatively simple process and our specialists at Heath Street Dental have been highly trained in carrying out these procedures.
Once bone tissue has been obtained, an incision is made in the gum and a flap of tissue is lifted. Bone is then placed on the intended area. The tissue flap is closed and the gum is stitched.
The healing process usually takes a few months, after which dental implants can be considered.
Why Choose Us
At Heath Street Dental, we provide personalised care and careful treatment planning to help prepare a strong foundation for dental implant treatment. Our experienced team will guide and support you throughout every stage of your journey.
Our experienced dental team provides professional care and guidance throughout your bone grafting treatment.
Your treatment is carefully planned around your individual oral health needs and implant requirements.
We assess your jawbone and oral health carefully to determine the most suitable treatment approach.
Detailed examinations and X-rays help us carefully plan your treatment and prepare for future implant placement.
Bone grafting can help create the support needed to provide a stronger foundation for dental implants.
From your initial consultation through healing and implant planning, our team is here to guide and support you.
Understanding Early Orthodontic Care
Find answers to some of the most common questions about bone grafting, preparing for dental implants and what to expect during your treatment journey.
A bone graft is a procedure used to add or rebuild bone in an area where there is insufficient jawbone to support a dental implant.
A dental implant needs sufficient healthy bone for support. If there is not enough jawbone available, bone grafting may help create a suitable foundation for future implant treatment.
During your consultation, your dentist will examine your mouth and may take X-rays or scans to assess the depth and density of your jawbone.
Depending on your individual treatment needs, bone grafting may involve artificial bone material or bone from another suitable source.
Bone grafting is carefully planned according to your individual needs. Your dentist will explain the procedure, treatment stages and what to expect before treatment begins.
The healing period varies depending on the individual and the type of graft used, but it can take several months before the area is ready for dental implant treatment.
This depends on the condition of your jawbone and treatment plan. In some cases, a healing period is required to allow the grafted bone to integrate before implant placement.
Take the first step towards building a stronger foundation for your dental implant treatment. Our experienced team will assess your needs, discuss your options and create a personalised treatment plan for your smile.
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