Although oral surgery is a more invasive form of dental treatment, it is often necessary for the health and longevity of your smile. Oral surgery is capable of extracting teeth that are doing damage to your teeth as well as correcting issues with your bite. The results are often a straighter, healthier and more appealing smile that can help you feel more confident in your everyday life.
Other than wisdom teeth extractions, one of the most useful forms of oral surgery is bone grafting, which is a preemptive procedure used to prepare your jaw for dental implants. The procedure is designed to improve the durability of your jaw bone so that your dental implants last longer and is more secure.
What is Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that involves using a bone-like material to build up the strength of your jawbone. The procedure is performed when your jawbone lacks the density necessary for sustaining dental implants. After the surgery, you will have to wait several months for the new bone to integrate with your jaw and create sturdy, healthy bone for your implants to adhere to.
Why is Bone Grafting Necessary?
To receive dental implants, your jaw must have enough density or the dental implants will fail. It’s not uncommon for the jaw – especially in cases where the teeth have been missing for a long period – to atrophy and weaken, which makes it unsuitable for implants. A bone graft builds up your weakened jaw bone, making it habitable for implants. Although it adds to the treatment time of your dental implants procedure, it will significantly improve the longevity of your smile.
How Do You Know if You Need a Bone Grafting Procedure?
Your dentist will help you determine whether a bone grafting procedure is necessary. During an examination, your surgeon will assess the dentistry of your jaw and see if it’s healthy enough to receive implants. Based on their findings, you will either move forward with an implant procedure or map out a treatment plan for a bone graft. Your surgeon will explain the details of the procedure so that you know what to expect.
Call Today to Learn More!
If you would like more information about bone grafting, or to find out whether bone grafting is necessary for your dental implant procedure, contact Frost Dental Group today to schedule an appointment at 201-438-8870
