5 Commonly Asked Questions About Dental Bone Grafting

When your jaw bone has deteriorated because of periodontal disease, prolonged tooth loss, or other reasons, bone grafting in Antioch, California, can help replenish lost tissue. Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that transplants healthy tissue to the area with depleted tissue to stimulate new bone growth.

Want to learn more about bone grafting? Schedule an appointment today with Simarro Brothers Dental Care to learn more about bone grafting and how it can optimize your oral health.

Why is bone grafting necessary?

Bone grafting is necessary to replenish the density and volume of your jawbone caused by the following factors:

• Periodontal disease: Advanced gum disease leaves a trail of damage in your mouth, including periodontal bone loss. Chronic oral infections damage the periodontal ligaments that hold teeth in place in the alveolar bone. Additionally, elevated inflammation increases osteoclasts (cells that break down bone). These cells resorb the alveolar bone around the teeth, leading to bone loss.
• Tooth loss: The surrounding bone shrinks naturally when you lose your teeth. This often causes the jawbone density to resorb and compromise your overall oral health.

Bone grafting may be necessary as a pre-prosthetic procedure to prepare for restoring your smile with implants or dentures. Bone grafting replenishes lost bone tissue to strengthen your lower or upper arch. Ultimately, bone grafting stabilizes the bone to create a solid foundation for dentures or dental implants to be placed.

What can I expect from the bone grafting procedure?

Scary as it may sound, bone grafting is a painless procedure routinely administered in our office. The process starts with a comprehensive dental exam to determine the depleted areas of the jawbone. If you have missed your tooth for over a year or had advanced gum disease, you may be a good candidate for bone grafting.

Bone grafting involves taking a bone graft from the body (autogenous graft), animals (xenograft), or human donors (allograft). In some cases, synthetic materials can be used (alloplastic graft). Each bone graft has its pros and will be recommended based on your unique needs.

Once we determine the type of bone graft needed, the doctor will prepare the treatment area by making a small incision on the gums and then stitching the bone graft in place. The bone graft will fuse over the next few months with your jawbone, forming a solid structure.

What are the benefits of bone grafting?

Bone grafting can help repair your damage and strengthen your jawbone again. This dental procedure offers the following benefits.

• Improved facial aesthetics
• Reversing bone collapse
• Paving the way for bone implants and other dental treatments
• Improving your oral function

Our dental grafting materials are backed by scientific research, ensuring optimal safety and effectiveness. Our dental team keeps up-to-date with the latest techniques and materials to offer reliable and precise treatments.

Reclaim your healthy jaw with bone grafting!

If you suspect you need bone grafting in Antioch, CA, and the surrounding areas, call (925) 723-9090 to schedule an appointment with Drs. Ryan and Nathan Simarro. With our bone grafting, you can expect improved oral health and a confident, healthy smile.

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