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Bone Grafting & GBR | Burbank, CA
Bone Grafting & GBR | Burbank, CA
Various factors, such as disease or trauma, can lead to tooth loss, causing issues like bone resorption. Studies indicate that over half of those who lose a tooth may experience crestal bone loss within a few years, posing challenges for dental implants. At BrightCraft Dental and Laser, we offer effective bone restoration solutions like grafting and Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR). These procedures rebuild and restore bone, ensuring readiness for successful dental implant placement.
✓ Bone grafting, a surgical procedure, becomes necessary when there is insufficient natural bone in your mouth to support a dental implant.
✓ Throughout this process, missing bone gets substituted with a material called a bone graft. This material not only fills the gap but also stimulates new bone growth.
✓As time progresses, the newly generated bone strengthens the grafted area, forming a bridge between the existing bone and the graft.
✓ Eventually, the newly formed bone replaces a significant portion of the graft material, leading to a fully integrated region of new bone.
Following the loss of a tooth, bone volume gradually diminishes, potentially culminating in the collapse of the bone structure, which manifests as a sunken appearance around the jaw and cheeks. This phenomenon, commonly termed a “bony defect,” underscores the importance of timely intervention.
Upon undergoing a tooth extraction or contemplating a dental implant, our proficient dentists at BrightCraft Dental and Laser may propose bone grafting. This intervention aims to replenish adequate bone support in your mouth, facilitating the regeneration of essential bone structure. This revitalized foundation serves as a robust anchor for dental implants, ensuring their stability and longevity.
When you lose a tooth, the inevitable loss of bone volume begins, and if left unaddressed, it can lead to the collapse of the bone structure, resulting in a sunken appearance along the jaw and cheeks. This absence of bone is often referred to as a “bony defect.”
In the event of a tooth extraction and when you’re considering a dental implant, our experienced dentists at BrightCraft Dental and Laser may recommend bone grafting. This procedure ensures that your mouth has sufficient bone support, allowing for the regeneration of the necessary bone structure, which serves as a solid foundation for dental implants.
Bone grafts and guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedures are generally painless, often performed under local anesthesia or local anesthesia combined with IV sedation, and sometimes under general anesthesia. Like most dental treatments, you might encounter mild discomfort and swelling. However, be assured that we will prescribe pain medication to alleviate any discomfort you experience.
At BrightCraft Dental and Laser, we offer a range of bone grafting procedures tailored to your specific needs:
✓ Socket Preservation and Atraumatic Tooth Extraction: Minimizes disruption to surrounding bone, with same-day socket preservation for maintaining bone volume.
✓ Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR): Involves a membrane to promote new bone growth, either staged or same-day with implant placement.
✓ Maxillary Sinus Augmentation (Sinus Lift): Lifts and secures the sinus for upper back teeth implant placement.
✓ Ridge Split Bone Grafting: Expands narrow ridges for proper implant placement.
✓ Onlay Cortical Bone Graft: Uses a small block of bone for severe bone loss, providing necessary support for future implants.
Ensuring proper healing is a crucial step in the dental implant process. While the exact healing duration can vary from person to person, the average healing period typically extends for approximately three months or longer. During this time, your mouth undergoes a natural regenerative process, allowing the site to heal and stabilize effectively. This period of healing is essential to ensure the long-term success of the implant procedure. Once your dental professionals confirm that your site has healed properly and is ready to support the implant, you can proceed with the placement of your dental implants, ensuring the best possible outcome for your oral health and smile restoration.
Ensuring proper healing is a crucial step in the dental implant process. While the exact healing duration can vary from person to person, the average healing period typically extends for approximately three months or longer. During this time, your mouth undergoes a natural regenerative process, allowing the site to heal and stabilize effectively. This period of healing is essential to ensure the long-term success of the implant procedure. Once your dental professionals confirm that your site has healed properly and is ready to support the implant, you can proceed with the placement of your dental implants, ensuring the best possible outcome for your oral health and smile restoration.
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