A dental bone graft is a surgical procedure performed by our dentist in Trail. This procedure uses small pieces of bone to reinforce the jaw's strength in preparation for dental implants.
Improve Your Jaw Strength
Dental bone grafting aims to strengthen the jaw bones of patients who have experienced bone loss or degradation in the jaw area.
This procedure involves placing a small amount of additional bone material in areas where deterioration and bone loss have occurred. The newly introduced bone serves as a supporting structure, prompting the body to begin regrowing and strengthening its own structures.
But where does this piece of bone tissue come from? It may be taken from elsewhere in your own body or from a donor.
Bone grafts are commonly done before dental implants are placed. Having a bone graft can help strengthen the oral structures so that they are strong enough to support dental restorations.
Bone Graft Treatment
If a patient suffers from any health condition or external force that causes bone mass loss or degradation in their jaw, they likely qualify for bone grafting. Health conditions that lead to the deterioration of the jaw bone include periodontal (gum) disease, missing or severely damaged teeth, and more.
Various treatments, surgeries and dental restorations may require the extra stability provided by a successful bone graft. Some of these treatments include:
- Dental implants
- Certain tooth extractions
- Dentures
Types of Bone Grafts
Depending on the type and severity of the patient's bone loss or deterioration, the dentist may choose one of three main types of bone grafting. Our Trail dentist will help you choose the best graft type for your condition.
These three types of bone grafting include:
1. Autogenous Bone Graft: A bone graft using the bone mass from the patient's own body. This is typically the preferred method.
2. Allograft Bone Graft: A bone graft using synthetic bone or donated bone.
3. Xenograft: A bone grafting using cow bone or that of another animal.