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Bone Grafting

Shelby Township MI

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One of the most common side effects of the severe tooth or gum disease is the loss of bone tissue in your jaw. Not only can this cause complications for your overall health and the functionality of your smile, but it can also make restoration efforts more difficult. This is especially true when considering dental implants. Dental implants utilize metal posts implanted into your jawbone to act as a new tooth root; without a strong jawbone, we may not be able to offer dental implants as a choice of tooth restoration. To remedy this situation and help you restore both the health and appearance of your smile, we offer bone grafting.

A bone graft in Shelby Township is the process by which our knowledgeable dentist, adds natural or synthetic bone tissue to your shrinking bone tissue to strengthen it and promote growth. A surgical treatment, bone grafting acts as a long-lasting solution to bone loss.

Everything you need to know about the loss of bone tissue:

Bone loss is a rarely discussed topic. However, it is a condition that may affect any patient who has missing teeth, periodontal disease, injuries of the teeth and surrounding tissues, or the use of poorly fitted dentures. It impacts the aesthetics of the face, the functionality of the teeth, and the state of the neighboring teeth. If appropriate treatment is not undertaken early enough, it can significantly complicate implantation procedures in the future. What are the possibilities of stopping the process of bone loss? How can we effectively fix missing teeth?

What is Bone Loss?

Bone loss is a process that occurs as a result of missing teeth. Even loss of a single tooth can impact our bone structure, so it is imperative not to underestimate any dental defects. Because the bone in the area of missing teeth is not used in the chewing process, it begins to gradually decline, similar to muscles that have not been used for a long time.

How to prevent Bone Loss?

The only way to stop bone loss after losing a tooth is to get a dental implant. An implant is an element made of titanium, which is inserted in the place of a lost tooth. It has biocompatible properties; therefore, it fully connects with the tissue and stimulates its regeneration.

Contrary to other treatment methods, implants faithfully imitate the structure of the tooth with its subgingival part. The implant embedded in the bone weighs it down and makes it take part in the chewing process again, thanks to which its further loss is minimized.

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Bone Grafting Before Dental Implants

Chances are that you have considered dental implants as a restorative technique for your smile. And you would be making the right choice since dental implants are one of the most popular and effective methods of teeth reconstruction. What most people do not realize is that dental implants often go hand-in-hand with bone grafting procedures. Sounds scary? It shouldn’t! Bone grafting is a standard practice in the dental industry.

The decision to undergo a bone grafting procedure is made after all necessary tests, and diagnostic assessments are performed. Our clinic utilized the innovative computed tomography with the use of a cone beam (CBCT) system of minimal radiation. On the basis of the performed tomography, we can assess the condition of your bones and determine appropriate treatment, such as autogenous bone grafting.

The bone graft itself is performed within the area of the alveolar process using modern and proven surgical techniques. We obtain the bone for transplant from the lower jaw zone and transfer the material to the appropriate place. The procedure lasts approximately three hours and is virtually painless, extremely predictable, and considered a regular dental routine in our practice.

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What are other indications for a Bone Grafting Procedure?

Besides dental implants, bone grafting is often necessary for your overall oral health. Some of the conditions that a bone graft can help include:

  • The treatment of fractures, particularly when not healing as desired
  • Certain bone defects, such as infections, trauma, benign tumors, birth anomalies, or injuries.
  • Joint issues
  • Spinal fusion

If you would like more information on bone grafting, how it is completed, and what it can do for the future of your smile, please do not hesitate to call our friendly dental team at Smiles in Shelby in Shelby Township, MI today. Our goal is to help educate you about all of your treatment options so you can feel more confident in your dental healthcare decisions. We look forward to working with you!

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