Do I Need a Bone Graft?
Following tooth extraction, the walls of the socket are typically thick and healthy. In these cases, the empty socket will fill naturally with bone in two to three months. But in cases where the socket walls are thin (such as in the upper and lower front teeth), the healing is not as rapid or predictable. In these situations, a bone graft is often recommended and will be placed at the time of tooth extraction to help your body fill in the empty socket with bone. This helps the patient maintain the width and density of bone they will need for eventual implant placement.
About Bone Grafts
If your tooth was extracted many years prior and the remaining bone is very thin, you may need a bone graft before dental implants can be placed. To achieve this, the bone graft will be positioned adjacent to the thin bone and allowed to heal for approximately six months. After the graft has successfully fused, the implant can be successfully placed within the ridge. Though it may not seem so, bone grafting is a relatively comfortable procedure that can typically be completed in a single office visit. There are various options available for bone grafting, including your own harvested bone.
Additional Considerations
Bone grafting may also be necessary when the sinus cavities in the upper jaw are too low, too large, or extend into the tooth's root area. These cases can occur when the teeth on the upper jaw were removed many years prior and the bone has depreciated. The sinus grafting procedure can be performed at our NobelPerio facility using local anesthesia and sedation. The procedure involves removing and relocating the membrane that lines the sinus cavity. Next, bone is added to the area to ensure that dental implants have adequate bone to secure to. Sinus cavity grafting can often be performed during the same appointment as dental implant placement.
NobelPerio Reviews
Linda has been my hygienist for well over 15 years. Because of her thoroughness and dedication to her profession I still have my own teeth. She is truly the BEST !!
Everything was handled efficiently upon checkin, and the procedure was explained completely. Dr Schmidt is wonderful and has a very calming personality.
Sure is nice to be taken care of by a Professional Staff and a wonderful Doctor. They all took great care of me. A great experience considering the reason I was there!
I just went there for a consultation and I was ready for my procedure, that's how welcomed they made me feel. Love the place and the workers as well. Update: it has been 3yrs since I am with nobel and the service from each staff are just wonderful.
I recently had a bone graft done with Dr. Fabiola Ramirez, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Her love for her work truly shines through in everything she does. She is extremely passionate about her practice, and it shows in the care and attention she gives her patients. Throughout the entire process, I felt completely at ease knowing I was in the hands of someone who genuinely cares about delivering the best outcome. Dr. Ramirez’s expertise and dedication made all the difference, and I highly recommend her!
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