Introducing
Bone Grafting
in Santa Ana, CA
As we age, bone loss in the upper and lower jaws often becomes a common issue. This deterioration is usually caused by periodontitis, a chronic gum disease that erodes bone tissue and leads to jaw atrophy. Additionally, gum disease causes bacterial infections that weaken bone structure. Over time, tooth extractions can also contribute to the reduction in jaw size. If you’re facing these issues, it’s crucial to explore options to address dental bone loss. At our dental implant facility in Santa Ana, California, we provide advanced bone grafting procedures to restore bone density and support dental implants along with other restorative treatments.
Bone Grafting | Santa Ana, CA.
Understanding Bone Grafting
Bone grafting is a minor surgical procedure that rebuilds the jaw and strengthens surrounding tissues. In the past, dentists often took grafts from other parts of the patient’s body, such as the ribs. However, modern dental bone grafting techniques are much simpler and easily performed at the dentist’s office. Today, bovine bone is commonly used because the body recognizes it as natural bone. This approach promotes the growth of new bone in the jaw. Dental bone grafts serve various purposes, and our team at Smooth Dental is ready to answer any questions about this procedure or other treatments.
When Might I Need a Bone Graft?
Prevent Bone Loss
After a tooth extraction, the surrounding alveolar bone starts to resorb, causing atrophy in the jawbone. However, bone grafting techniques like a socket or ridge preservation graft stimulate new bone growth. This process prevents further bone loss and preserves the structure of the jaw.
Facilitate Tooth Implant Placement
Bone grafting creates a stable foundation for tooth implant placement. By filling the void left by an extracted tooth, the graft stimulates new bone growth. This process provides a strong support structure for the implant to integrate with, ensuring its long-term success.
Prevent Shifting of Teeth
When a tooth is extracted and not replaced, neighboring teeth shift or tilt into the empty space. This movement leads to misalignment and bite issues. However, bone grafting preserves jawbone integrity, prevents tooth shifting, and maintains your smile’s alignment.
Maintain Jawbone Integrity
Without intervention, losing alveolar bone can weaken the jawbone, affect nearby teeth, and create aesthetic concerns. However, bone grafting maintains jawbone volume and density, preserving facial contours and supporting neighboring teeth.
Enhance Treatment Options
By choosing bone grafting, patients expand their options for tooth replacement. Whether considering dental implants, bridges, or dentures, a healthy jawbone is essential. This foundation ensures successful, long-lasting results and supports optimal oral health and function.
Preserve Facial Structure
Alveolar bone loss can affect your face’s shape and appearance, creating a sunken or aged look. However, bone grafting preserves the natural contours of your jawbone and facial structure. This procedure ensures a youthful and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
BONE GRAFTING
When Might I Need a Bone Graft?
After a tooth extraction, a gap remains where the tooth was located. This space is surrounded by alveolar bone, which supported the tooth. If the tooth isn’t replaced or the gap isn’t filled, the alveolar bone may be reabsorbed, causing atrophy. To prevent this bone loss, a bone graft, called a socket graft or ridge preservation graft, is often performed. This procedure typically uses bovine bone to stimulate new bone growth over several months. This process is essential for supporting a future tooth implant, which Dr. Tran can expertly place at our Santa Ana dental clinic.
About The Procedure
Other Conditions That May Necessitate a Bone Graft
When bone loss occurs from infection, aging, tooth extraction, or jaw atrophy, a dental bone graft may be needed. Reduced jaw size from these conditions can make it difficult to fit dentures or place dental implants. However, a bone grafting procedure stimulates the jawbone to regenerate, forming new, healthy bone tissue. This restoration preserves the jaw’s shape and stability, allowing future treatments like dental implant placement to be completed successfully.
Post-procedure insights
Recovery After Bone Graft Surgery
Recovery from bone graft surgery usually progresses smoothly, though it’s important to give the newly grafted bone time to develop. In the first few days, you may experience swelling, bruising, minor bleeding, or mild discomfort. If any symptoms worsen, please contact our office immediately for guidance. During recovery, follow our doctors’ recommendations, which may include sticking to a liquid or soft food diet and taking prescribed pain medications. To promote healing and maintain oral hygiene, brush, floss, and rinse your mouth two to three times daily as directed.
Did you know?
Fun Fact About Bone Grafting
Dental bone grafting materials can be sourced from various places. Besides cow bone, which is similar to human bone, materials can also be synthetic or come from human donors. Sometimes, bone from your own body is used, taken from one area and put into your jaw. It’s cool how dentists have different options to help your jawbone grow stronger!
Features & Benefits
EXPERTISE
EXPERIENCE EXPERTISE
At Smooth Dental, our team of specialists, led by Dr. Tran, boasts extensive experience and expertise in bone grafting procedures, ensuring high-quality care and optimal outcomes for every patient.
Technology
Advanced Technology
Smooth Dental is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and advanced techniques for bone grafting procedures. From digital imaging to minimally invasive surgical approaches, we leverage the latest innovations to ensure precise and effective treatment with minimal discomfort and downtime.
PERSONALIZED
PERSONALIZED CARE
We understand that each patient is unique, which is why we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and preferences. From the initial consultation to post-operative care, our team at Smooth Dental is dedicated to providing individualized attention and support throughout your bone grafting journey.
Support
Comprehensive Support
From consultation to recovery, Smooth Dental provides attentive care, guiding patients through every step of their All-on-6 journey for confidence and comfort.
