Dental Bone Grafting Chestnut Hill, MA
Bone Grafting: Laying the Groundwork for Dental Implants
In order to place a dental implant, there must first be adequate jawbone. Without sufficient bone mass, the dental implant is more likely to fail early or have trouble fusing with the existing bone at all. For this reason, bone grafting is sometimes required before the implant is placed.
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Dental Implants: Will I need bone grafting?
Only a thorough examination in our office can tell us if you will need a bone graft, but here are a few commonly occurring instances that often indicate its necessity:
- When a tooth has been missing for several months or more. If you lost a tooth or had an extraction and didn’t have an implant or graft placed at the same time, your jawbone has likely deteriorated.
- You experienced trauma or infection that caused defect in the bone.
- Missing front teeth. The walls of the front teeth sockets are often very thin and have a difficult time regenerating on their own.
- Sinus cavities that are very large or low. In this case, a “sinus lift” may be required to help restore the bone height needed for implant placement.
1. Inadequate Bone
2. Graft Material Placed
3. Implants Placed
What is bone grafting?
Bone grafting is a very common procedure during which we implant donated bone (usually from elsewhere in your body) and a special grafting material into the site that needs bulking up. The jaw is then left to heal for several months while your body grows new bone in the area.
1. Inadequate Bone
2. Graft Material and Implant Placed
Does bone grafting add more time to the implant process?
Yes, it takes several months for new bone to grow in the jaw. Once the bone is adequately rejuvenated, Dr. Bernstein, Dr. Hanratty, Dr. Wise, Dr. Sterio, Dr. Lock, Dr. Reiser, Dr. Singh and Dr. TANNYHILL can resume the implant process.
What is recovery from bone grafting like?
Bone grafting may cause some post-op soreness for a few days, but typically this mild pain can be managed with over-the-counter medications. Any necessary prescriptions will be discussed at your appointment.
For more details on bone grafting and to find out how soon you can have your implants placed, please give us a call!
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I was apprehensive about surgery (2 molars) but preparation was very efficient and friendly by Dr Sabra's team. Removal and grafts went well even though the Doctor had to deal with 4 broken roots. Received clear post op instruction and Rx, including a telephone followup by the Doctor. Office is large and well equipped and entire process proceeded without a pause with 2 of the Doctor's supporting. Don't want to have any more teeth removed , but would return to Dr Sabra if that happens.
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The Perico Group has provided excellently talented care to me during a very challenging time. I would recommend Dr. Sterio and his team unreservedly to anyone.
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Everything went smoothly
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Dr Sterio is excellent at his job. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs their teeth replaced. It has been a woundeful experience and highly professional level of work on my teeth. Thank you.
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Everything was painless, from the local anesthetic , to the extraction, bone graft and stitches! Great experience! Staff was wonderful!
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Great job explaining each step of procedures, and aftercare procedure. Felt very confident in their expertise.
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Dr. Thomas Sterio and his team are extraordinary in every way! Superior in expertise, care, and support - Dr. Sterio and his colleagues are fabulous. Many thanks!
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