Bone grafting rebuilds the bone structure in a patient’s jaw and provides a supportive foundation for dental implants. A bone graft is most often necessary for patients whose teeth have been missing for an extended period.
Bone grafting procedures are incredibly useful for patients whose jaws need additional bone to support dental implants. A bone graft can be placed in the intended area, creating new bone and proper support for implants. If you're interested in learning more about the results of bone grafting and the details of treatment at our office, feel free to watch the patient stories below.
Bone grafting procedures rebuild the bone structure in a patient’s jaw and provide a supportive foundation for dental implant placement. A bone graft is most often necessary for implant patients whose teeth have been missing for an extended length of time. The probability of bone loss in the jaw increases when teeth are missing because the bone loses the stimulation from chewing that it needs to remain healthy.
Fortunately, bone grafting can restore the jaw's height and width and allow for successful implant placement. If you're interested in dental implants but lack proper jaw bone support, we encourage you to contact our office in Dallas, TX. Bone grafting can make implant placement possible for many patients who previously thought they were not candidates. Dr. Phillips can examine your jaw at your consultation and determine which bone grafting procedure fits your needs.
We offer four main types of bone grafting, and your individual condition will determine which treatment is right for you. When you visit our office for a consultation, your doctor will explain more about what each procedure entails according to your specific needs. You can read a little bit about each type of bone grafting below.
When patients lose a tooth or teeth in the upper back of the mouth, our oral surgeon will most likely perform a sinus lift. The bone that separates the sinuses from our upper molars is incredibly thin, which makes dental implant placement difficult. However, oral surgeons can perform a sinus lift, which allows them to lift the sinus floor and place new bone, creating a thicker and sturdier foundation for dental implants.
Socket preservation is usually performed after a tooth extraction to prevent bone loss from occurring. The jaw bone needs stimulation from teeth to remain healthy, so after an extraction, it's important to preserve the socket to maintain the bone. Once the bone graft heals, patients can return for a dental implant without worrying about having enough jaw bone for support.
The alveolar ridges are the bones that support your upper and lower rows of teeth. In some patients, they require enlarging before they can support the placement of dental implants. A ridge augmentation increases both the height and width of the alveolar ridges.
In more severe cases of bone loss, a major bone grafting procedure may be necessary. Facial trauma injuries, facial tumors, birth defects, or severe gum infection typically require a more extensive bone graft. Our oral surgeon can harvest bone from another area of the body, such as the hip, or use an artificial bone substitute.
Dr. Phillips has been placing bone grafts for many years, and he trained for years to be an expert in his field. If you need a bone graft procedure, we encourage you to contact our office. Our staff can answer any questions you may have and help you schedule an appointment at our office in Dallas, TX.
