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
They do amazing work. Gentle with me. I'm high anxiety. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who has anxiety.
Smiley faces and great attitude.
I was a little worried going in quite frankly I use comments like I’d rather have a root canal than to have a meeting with that organization. So my expectations were set exactly what they should be it was an hour procedure but it only took 38 minutes I know what the hell were you doing figuring out the time? I hate it when that guy talks to me. Regardless I wish I could remember the name of this very personable young lady who made me relax I did my breathing to get better numbers anyway very nice the came the man I hat injected with a huge long needle but the nova came worked well I’m now 8 11 days from the visit I have to say it was painless ways and best of all I think it’s gonna be an improvement the doctor Mario was very good they were organized and thorough my scripts were ready on time as I had to start one 2 days before I went there I was surprised that the pain killers went so fast so overall a great experience good polit and organized organization I will say I had a 930aM procedure so it was early they were still caffeinated good place clean nice people good work it’s still not finished but I feel great
Staff was professional and efficient in their purpose
My wife and I were promptly taken care of at our arrival in the office. Linda, is by far the most excellent hygienist I have ever come across. She is very thorough and answered all of our concerns.
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