Bone Grafting
Bone Grafting in San Antonio, Texas
When considering dental implants, it is important that your jaws have enough bone to support the implant procedure. The proper amount of bone is necessary in order for the implant to withstand the pressures which will be exerted upon it. It is also necessary to ensure that the implant will be stable. Weak bone or too little bone can result in a failed implant.
At Huebner Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics, we want to make sure the implants we place will be viable. Sometimes, in order to make sure that happens, a bone graft is needed. If the jaw bone is not wide enough or deep enough, additional bone can be added and grown in order to prepare the area for an implant.
There are different types of bone grafting procedures. Your dentist will explain the type of graft that will be the best restorative dental treatment for your particular situation and how the procedure will be performed. After thoroughly examining your ridge to find out the extent of bone loss, you will be advised whether or not you will need simple or advance bone grafting or a combination of the two.
Bone Grafts: Not as Scary as You Think
Before you start to shudder at the thought of having a bone graft, it is important for you to know it is not as frightening or as invasive as it may sound. For example, one type of bone graft entails putting demineralized, sterile human bone granules into the tooth socket right after the tooth has been removed. This coarse sand-like substance is packed in the socket and covered with collagen, which protects the site. A couple of stitches are placed to close up the socket. Your natural bone fills in the socket over several weeks preserving the bone mass so that an implant can be placed
If the decision to get an implant results in the need for a bone graft, talk with your dentist about the procedure to get the details. In instances like this, patient education is important so that you have an accurate understanding of the process involved. When you need a bone graft, at Huebner Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics, we make sure you understand the basics of the procedures. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn about our bone grafting procedure.
