Bone Grafting for Implants
Do I Have Enough Bone?
After tooth extraction, if the walls of the socket are very thick, they will usually fill naturally with bone in two to three months. However, when the walls of your socket are very thin (such as in your upper and lower front teeth), this type of healing will not be as predictable. In these situations, a bone graft is often placed at the time of tooth extraction to help your body fill in the empty socket with bone. This step will maintain the width and volume of bone you will need for implant placement several months later.
1. Inadequate Bone
2. Graft Material Placed
3. Implants Placed
There may be inadequate bone for implant placement if your tooth was removed many years ago and your bony ridge is extremely thin. In this case, a bone graft can be placed next to the thin bone and allowed to heal for up to six months. After the graft has fused to your pre-existing bone, the ridge will be re-entered and the implant placed. Bone grafting is usually a relatively comfortable office procedure. Many different bone-grafting materials are available, including your own bone.
1. Inadequate Bone
2. Graft Material and Implant Placed
You may also need bone grafting if the sinus cavities in your upper jaw are very large, or very low, and extend into the tooth-bearing areas. This often occurs when teeth in the back of a person’s upper jaw have been removed many years before, and the amount of bone available for implant placement is limited. A “sinus grafting procedure” is then required. Most often, it is performed in the office with local anesthesia and perhaps sedation. During this procedure, the membrane that lines the sinus will be located and elevated. Bone will then be added to restore the bone height and ensure that dental implants of an adequate length can be placed. This procedure often can be performed at the time of implant placement.
Are you a candidate for bone grafting?
Contact our office today to schedule your consultation and learn more about bone grafting
Ted M. Rosner, DMD
Patient Review by John matlack
Great oral Surgeon. I've been to him twice two weeks ago . an three yrs.ago I had 14 teeth removed at this office No Problems! This tells me expert know how in what his doing .I had been to other surgeons before. An there just not the same good work. Thank you Dr rosner!
- John matlack
Patient Review by Shadi A
Dr. Rosner made me feel good about myself and comfortable throughout my surgery. He removed all my wisdom teeth and another tooth same day. I can't explain the best dental experience I ever had in my life time I recovered same day I left Dr. Rosner office. Absolutely no pain everything went successful. BEST DOCTOR IN THE NATION!!! I'm recommending all my family and friends to Dr. Rosner and his staff. Thank you kindly for your great Service & most of all you're honesty. I can't thank you enough.
- Shadi A
Patient Review by La'Toya R
Dr. Rosner and his staff are Phenomenal! My 16 yr. old daughter had her wisdom teeth out and I am very glad we came here. Everyone is professional, kind, courteous, and understanding. I have told many people about her great experience. I can't say thank you enough!
- La'Toya R
Patient Review by Patricia F
At our first meeting Dr. Rosner took the time to explain in detail the entire procedure and time line needed for completion. He is a caring doctor who is very thorough and takes pride in his excellent surgical work. He continuously monitors the well being of the patient during each procedure. On the day of surgery Dr. Rosner called me in the evening to make sure that I was doing well. Dr. Rosner and his staff really care about you as an individual and are very pleasant to each patient and make you feel comfortable. Dr. Rosner and his staff are very competent in the individual tasks they perform. I am very pleased with the outcome of my procedure.
- Patricia F
Patient Review by Beth W
Everyone goes out of their way to make the patient comfortable, relaxed, tips from the dental techs particularly helpful, but everyone is friendly and makes me feel like I can survive anything my teeth require!
- Beth W
Patient Review by Dawn C
I am very happy with Dr Rosner and his staff! From the beginning we decided on a plan I knew exactly what to expect! I am now delighted with the outcome!
- Dawn C
Patient Review by Brianne O
Thank you!!
- Brianne O
Patient Review by Mary W
Great place will definality come back if I need anymore work
- Mary W
Patient Review by Bryan B
Everyone was nice and comforting even though I was a bit nervous about he procedure
- Bryan B
Patient Review by Elinor F
I did appreciate the personal follow-up phone call from Dr. Rosner on the night after the procedure. I am also in health care field and I personally, do follow-up phone calls on our patients after their surgeries and procedure. Kudos to that! That is what you call excellent customer service and doing above and beyond for the patient.
- Elinor F
Patient Review by Milt H
I would recommend Dr. Rosner and his staff to anyone. You cannot go wrong using Dr. Rosner for any of your oral surgery procedures or referring a friend to his practice.
- Milt H
Patient Review by bill s
great experience
- bill s