Oral bone grafting procedures can help restore mouth functionality, health, and appearance. These surgical procedures vary in type and extent. Continue reading to learn more about dental bone grafts, the surgical grafting process, and why someone might need oral bone grafts.
Surgeons perform bone grafts throughout the body. Oral bone grafting occurs in the mouth, usually in or around the teeth and jaw bone. Oral surgeons conduct bone grafts to replace missing bone or stimulate bone growth in one or more areas. Below are some additional details you should know about the surgical procedures involved, the different kinds of grafts, and the reasons for dental bone grafts.
First, an oral surgeon conducts a thorough exam to determine if, where, and how much grafting is necessary. These exams generally include physical inspections and X-rays. Next, an oral surgeon determines which type of graft is appropriate for the situation. Finally, the surgical procedure takes place.
After appropriately numbing the patient, the surgeon makes any required incisions, places the outside bone material into or onto the existing bone in the mouth, and sufficiently attaches or seals it there so that it remains in place. Sometimes an extra covering is added during the healing process as well. Your surgeon may also prescribe pain killers or antibiotics. Make sure you carefully follow all recovery instructions and maintain good contact with your surgeon while you heal.
There are many kinds of dental bone grafts. Below are some of the most common.
Each type of graft goes through a rigorous testing and decontamination cycle before being placed in a person's mouth to minimize the risk of contrary immune system responses and infection.
Several dental conditions may require or benefit from bone grafts. One of the most common uses for oral surgical bone grafts is placing dental implants. Implants require a substantial foundation to function correctly. Bone grafts can create this necessary foundation by filling in and creating sufficient bone for attachment or by infusing the bone already there with bone minerals and tissues that prompt further natural bone growth.
Later stages of periodontal disease often destroy or erode bone. Bone grafts might be used to help heal and fix structural issues caused by gum disease once the infection has been cleared. Occasionally, surgeons also conduct bone grafting operations to correct trauma or other bone loss issues, particularly those surrounding the jaw bone.
Bone grafts can heal, provide much-needed support, and help improve the look and feel of your mouth. The oral surgery process is also minimal, safe, and effective when compared to other possibilities and procedures.
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