Dental Bone Grafting
Dental Bone Grafting
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Dental Bone Grafting
Bone for the graft can come from the patient’s body, commercially available bovine grafts, or synthetic grafts containing hydroxyapatite crystals and tricalcium phosphate.
We may extract small bone blocks from the patient’s body, implant them on the insufficient bone location, and stabilize them with titanium screws. After the grafting material is applied, a resorbable collagen membrane is sometimes used to keep the graft in place.
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What is a Dental Bone Graft?
A dental bone graft is a surgical procedure that involves placing new bone material in the jaw to support dental implants. The new bone can be made from your own tissue, donor tissue, or synthetic material.
The procedure is usually done to improve the success of dental implants. Dental implants are artificial roots that are placed into the jawbone to support a replacement tooth.
The surgery is performed under local anaesthesia, sedation, or general anaesthesia. During the procedure, your surgeon will make an incision in your gums and expose the bone beneath.
They will then place the new bone material into the area and secure it with screws or plates. In some cases, a metal mesh may be used to help hold the graft in place.
After the surgery, you will need to take antibiotics and pain medication as prescribed by your surgeon. You will also need to eat soft foods and avoid chewing near the surgical site for several weeks as it heals.
It can take several months for the graft to fully fuse with your existing bone. Once it has healed, you can proceed with having dental implants placed if desired.
What is the procedure for bone grafting for dental implants?
Our dentist will examine your mouth to assess the health of your teeth, gums, and jaw. We will perform dental X-rays or scans to establish the amount of bone loss. Following that, our dentist will discuss the treatment options with you and customize a treatment plan to your specific needs.
Here is the step-by-step process for bone grafting:
- Before the procedure, we will give you an anesthetic.
- Our implantologist will separate the gum from the bone by making an incision in the gum where we will put the graft.
- Then we will put the bone material between two portions of bone that must fuse together.
- Then our implantologist will secure the bone graft with a dissolvable adhesive membrane or specific screws.
- After that, the dentist will close the incision to start the healing process.
What are the types of bone grafts used in dentistry?
- Autografts: Bone taken from another part of your body, like the jaw or hip.
- Allografts: Processed bone from a human donor.
- Xenografts: Bone derived from animals, usually bovine.
- Synthetic Grafts: Man-made materials that mimic natural bone.
Who can undergo a dental bone graft?
A dental bone graft is mostly needed for someone who has bone loss in their jaw. We may recommend a dental bone graft if:
- You are getting a tooth removed.
- You are thinking of having a dental implant to replace a missing tooth.
- You are getting dentures.
- Have gum disease due to which there is bone loss in some regions.
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