A bone graft procedure is sometimes necessary before the placement of dental implants. It is helpful for patients to understand what a bone graft procedure is and why it may be required to help calm any anxieties and feel more confident with the recommended treatment plan the periodontist has provided.
A bone graft procedure restores the jawbone density inside the jaw, the most notably necessary step in dental implant placement. The process involves taking bone from other areas of the mouth or body or an artificial substitute bone material and grafting it to the jaw site where bone loss has occurred.
Periodontists may require a bone graft procedure before the placement of dental implants to ensure the implant properly osseointegrates in the jaw. Bone grafts are particularly necessary when healthy bone is lost inside the jaw due to periodontal disease or atrophy resulting from losing one or more teeth. When this occurs, placing an implant without a bone graft procedure could significantly increase the risk of implant failure.
There are different ways we perform bone grafts, but the basic process is generally the same. The first step is to take bone from other areas of the mouth or body or use an artificial material. An incision is then made to access the part of the jaw that needs the bone graft. The new bone is attached to the area, followed by sealing the gums. This process is a simpler version of a more involved process, so discussing the procedure with a periodontist during a consultation.
It takes time for the mouth to heal. The time can range from one to six months, and the average time is around three months. We can schedule the implant placement procedure once the mouth has healed and the jawbone is ready for an implant. The next step involves fixing the implant into the jaw, which serves as the root and support of the replacement tooth. Once the implant osseointegrates and the mouth heals, then the restoration is placed.
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