Discomfort is generally minimal and manageable with pain medication. We take all necessary steps to ensure your comfort during and after the procedure.
Dental Bone Grafting
Dental bone grafting involves transplanting bone tissue to the jawbone to increase its volume and density. This procedure is often necessary before getting dental implants to ensure there is enough bone to support the implants.
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Cost
The cost of dental bone grafting can vary depending on the type of graft and the extent of the procedure.
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Procedure Duration
The procedure typically takes about 1-2 hours, depending on the complexity and the type of graft being used.
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Recovery Time
Recovery can vary but generally involves several months of healing before the final implant placement.
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Process of Dental Bone Grafting
Initial Consultation: Examination and imaging tests to assess the need for bone grafting and discuss your options.
Treatment Planning: Development of a personalized treatment plan, including the selection of the appropriate type of bone graft.
Surgical Procedure: The bone grafting procedure is performed under local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia, depending on the complexity.
Recovery and Healing: Instructions for post-operative care will be provided to ensure optimal healing. The bone graft will need time to integrate with your jawbone before further procedures like implant placement.
Follow-Up Care: Regular follow-up appointments to monitor the healing process and prepare for the next steps in your dental restoration.
FAQ
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Is dental bone grafting painful?
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How long does it take for a bone graft to heal?
Healing times can vary, typically ranging from three to six months, depending on the individual’s health and the type of graft used.
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Who needs a dental bone graft?
Patients who have experienced bone loss in the jaw and wish to get dental implants or those who want to improve their jaw structure for other dental prosthetics.
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What materials are involved in bone grafting?
Different types of materials are used in bone grafting. Examples include:
• Your own bone is taken from one part of your body, the “donor site,” and moved to another part of your body, the ‘’graft site”
• Bone taken from another person, which is then sterilized and freeze-dried before being placed into your body
• Bone taken from an animal, usually a cow, which is then sterilized and freeze-dried before being placed into your body
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What are the benefits of bone grafting?
Certain dental restorations, such as implants, may not be possible without bone grafting. Bone grafting increases the amount of bone available to support these restorations and to build your jaws and gums into a more ideal form.
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Are there any post-treatment limitations once I have a bone graft?
After treatment, you must be careful not to chew near or disturb the surgical site. As with any wound healing, a faster result with fewer complications will occur if the surgery sight is left unharmed. Once the bone graft has healed, the area can be treated normally.
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