Category: Bone Grafting

Has tooth loss caused bone atrophy? Perhaps you are looking into dental implants as a tooth replacement option and were told that you lack enough bone to support an implant. Bone loss is incredibly common among people who have lost teeth. There are many other reasons why bone might be sparse, too. Fortunately, bone grafting… Continue reading Insufficient Bone: How Bone Grafting Can Help

Are you curious about dental implants? If you are evaluating your tooth replacement options, you might have come across dental implants. More than likely, since these replacement teeth are relatively new, you might have questions about how they function and how they can benefit people who have lost teeth. Our oral surgeon provides bone grafting… Continue reading Dental Implant FAQs

Patients don’t want to delay restoring a beautiful smile after tooth loss, so many are interested in the treatment timeline associated with dental implants. This will vary from patient to patient, and the timing of the treatment process is dependent on a number of factors. In the best case scenario, the patient will consult with… Continue reading Dental Implants: How long is the treatment process?

In the past, patients could only receive dental implants if they had enough bone mass to support their titanium posts. Fortunately, bone grafting has opened up the potential for many folks to become better candidates for dental implants. Our oral surgeon provides bone grafting services to help patients achieve healthy bone mass and increased oral… Continue reading Where does bone grafting material for dental implants come from?

Has your oral surgeon recommended a bone grafting procedure before you receive dental implants? If so, you likely have some questions about why bone grafting is necessary and how much time is needed to recover between your procedures. Bone grafting is an oral surgery procedure that helps improve the stability and longevity of a dental… Continue reading Dental Implants After a Bone Graft: How long will I have to wait?

Patients who have worn dentures for a number of years may want to upgrade to dental implants and take advantage of the benefits that treatment has to offer. Unfortunately, however, long-term denture wearers may experience bone loss that can present an obstacle to dental implant success. It still may be possible for these patients to… Continue reading I’ve worn dentures for years: Am I still a candidate for dental implants?

When it comes to replacing lost teeth, dental implants offer many advantages when compared to other replacement methods. Unlike dentures, dental implants are permanent and closely mimic biological oral function below and above the gum line. For the implant process to be successful, patients need enough bone mass in their jaw(s) to support implants. Before… Continue reading Is a bone graft required for dental implants?