Bone Grafting
Bone grafting procedures may be done in addition to periodontal flap surgery to regenerate bone loss due to gum disease around teeth and implants. Bone grafting is also performed for preparation for ideal restorative treatments including dental implants.
About Bone Grafting
Bone grafting procedures may be done in addition to periodontal flap surgery to regenerate bone lost due to gum disease around teeth and implants. Bone grafting is also performed in preparation for ideal restorative treatments including dental implants.
How It Works
A small incision is made around the gums in order to access the bone that supports the tooth. A thorough cleaning is performed to remove infected tissue and bacterial tartar from the area. A bone graft is then placed into a defect to regenerate the bone lost due to periodontal disease. Over the course of healing, the bone graft will be remodeled to regenerative healthy, living bone.
Bone grafting is also performed to facilitate dental implant therapy. After a tooth is lost, the bone will atrophy or shrink over time, reducing the amount of bone available to place dental implants. Bone grafting can be performed at the tim of extraction (Ridge Preservation) or later to reestablish the normal volume of bone needed to place a dental implant.
