Losing bone in your jaw can make getting dental implants challenging – but there’s good news. Bone grafting is a safe, proven way to rebuild your jawbone and create a strong foundation for implants. At Smile Institute, we regularly help patients regain confidence in their smiles through this procedure. Other benefits of Miami bone grafts include:
Call Smile Institute today at 305-990-2314 to schedule a consultation. Our team will work closely with you to create a bone graft treatment plan that fits your unique needs.
During a bone graft procedure, your dentist carefully places special bone material in the areas where your jawbone needs strengthening. This material acts like a framework, encouraging your body to build new bone around it. The process takes a few months as your body naturally creates strong, healthy bone tissue.
We can use any of several types of bone grafting materials, based on your specific needs. Some come from your own body, while others are made from specially processed natural or synthetic materials. All options are thoroughly tested for safety and have been successfully used in dentistry for many years.
You might need a bone graft if you’ve lost teeth due to injury, gum disease, or tooth decay. When teeth are missing for a while, the jawbone starts to shrink because it’s no longer being used to support those teeth. This bone loss can make it impossible to place dental implants, which need strong bone to stay secure.
Other reasons for needing a bone graft include severe gum disease that has damaged the bone, injuries to the face or jaw, or being born with missing teeth. Some patients also need grafting after having teeth removed to preserve the bone for future dental work.
Call us today at 305-990-2314 to schedule a consultation. For bone grafts in Miami, look no further than Smile Institute. You can also make an appointment online.
A bone graft is basically filling in or building up a thin or weak jawbone. A bone graft can fill space left after an extraction, or we can use it to boost the strength of a jawbone battling an infection brought on by gum disease. Your dentist will simply place material along your bone that will encourage new bone growth. While the procedure itself is quick, it will take several months for your bone to respond and heal.
One of the most common reasons for bone grafts is to strengthen a jaw so that it can successfully support implants. The more time that has passed since you’ve lost teeth, the more likely you may need a graft to receive implants. Without tooth roots to provide stimulation, the bone in your jaw begins to shrink – as much as 25 percent in the first year after tooth loss.
We will numb your mouth with local anesthesia before your grafting procedure, so you shouldn’t feel a thing during treatment. You can also elect to receive sedation to make you less aware of your surroundings while we work. Any discomfort following your procedure can typically be controlled by taking an over-the-counter pain reliever.