We don't give much thought or even think of the health or importance of the bone our teeth sit in, but not only does it serve as the foundation for our teeth, it also plays a big part in our appearance. Bone can be lost by tooth or gum disease or, if a tooth is missing or extracted, the bone may collapse into the empty socket and cause a sunken appearance to our cheeks or jaw. A bone graft can fix these conditions caused by dental disease or that result from an accident, and can also be used to create a solid foundation for a dental implant.
The Dental Bone Grafting Procedure
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Step 1
The tooth has been extracted and all granulation and inflamed tissue is debrided from the tooth socket. |
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Step 2
Extraction site is filled with bone grafting material. |
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Step 3
The extraction site filled with the grafting material is covered by a GBR membrane. |
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Step 4
The surrounding gum tissue is protected by sutures for adequate healing. |
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The bone that supports our teeth is subject to periodontal disease, but can also be injured by ill-fitting dentures or other dental bridge work. If a tooth is removed or lost, it is often necessary to fill the empty socket so that a hollow appearance doesn't result, and all of these conditions can be fixed by having a dental bone graft. The missing bone can be replaced with either bone taken from somewhere else in your body, can be synthetic or recovered from a cadaver, or can even come from bovine sources.
Bone grafts are frequently used to create a solid base for a dental implant, which is an artificial tooth that looks and acts just the same as one of your natural teeth. Your existing bone can be built up so that it accepts the implant better, using any of the three sources listed above, and all sources of bone material work very well for creating the secure foundation your dental implant requires.
If you've lost a tooth or have a loose tooth, a Beverly Hills dentist with the Bedford Dental Group can get you smiling again by performing a dental bone graft and fixing your teeth. Our caring treatment makes our patients feel special, and the consideration we show all of them makes worries and anxiety a thing of the past. Please schedule an appointment on our website or call us today at (310) 278-0600 to begin to make things right again and get your smile back to its finest!
For more information about dental bone grafting, please visit Dentistry.com
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