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Bone Grafting

Dentists at Avero Dental Kitchener provide bone grafts for those needing more density for other procedures like dental implants.

Bone Grafting for Other Dental Procedures

People don’t think about their jaw bone. It is incredibly important because it sets your facial structure and is the foundation for your teeth. Your teeth set into the jaw bone, and the bone secures them. When the bone is compromised, it can lead to many ongoing dental problems. Avero Dental in Kitchener can perform bone grafting that allows you to consider dental procedures that save your teeth, give you artificial teeth, and protect your facial structure.

Bone Grafting Explained

Bone grafting is listed as a surgery, but it is minimally invasive. In this procedure, a bone graft is inserted through an incision into the gum. The graft spurs bone growth and improves bone density over several months. Once bone density increases, you may become eligible for procedures such as dental implants and full-mouth restorations.
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How Is the Bone Graft Surgery Done?

The easiest time to insert a bone graft is after a tooth extraction. The gum is opened, and the space is there to insert the bone graft. The area is then sutured. An oral surgeon may recommend a bone graft in a separate surgery if you already have missing teeth and are looking at restoration. Bone graft surgery is minimally invasive and causes little discomfort.
Reviewing bone graft material options with a patient
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A Look at Bone Graft Materials

Bone graft materials come in several forms, and the one used depends on the dental office’s preference. Many use a readily available, affordable synthetic material. Other options include using donated material from a human donor and material derived from animals.

Why Some Dentists Require a Bone Graft

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Your dentist may require a bone graft if they feel your bone density isn’t strong enough to support something like implant-supported dentures or a single dental implant.

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Some patients with ongoing medical problems, like cancer, may need a bone graft to offset structural damage from the illness and medical treatments.

Do I Need a Bone Graft?

A digital X-ray by your dentist can reveal your bone density. Those with lower bone density may still not need a bone graft if they aren’t undergoing other dental procedures. Those most at risk are older adults like post-menopausal women or both men and women at risk for osteoporosis who lose bone density yearly.
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Those concerned about their jawbone density can call or schedule an exam online. Our dentist will examine your teeth and take an X-ray to assess your risk. Protecting your bones will also protect your teeth.

FAQ

Are bone grafts painful?
There is no additional pain from getting a bone graft during a tooth extraction. Other bone graft surgeries have minimal to moderate discomfort.
Yes, bone graft materials are safe and must meet standards.
Initial healing of the incision is around two weeks, but the gums take six months to heal.
Your dentist will be able to tell what your bone density strength is with X-rays.

FAQs

Why would I need a bone graft?
When the jawbone has thinned after tooth loss or gum disease, there may not be enough bone to hold an implant. A graft rebuilds that foundation.
Does a bone graft hurt?
The procedure is done under freezing. Most patients report mild soreness for a few days, managed with over the counter pain relief.
How long does a bone graft take to heal?
Usually three to six months before an implant can be placed. We monitor healing with imaging along the way.
Where does the graft material come from?
It can be your own bone, processed donor bone, or a synthetic substitute. We explain the options and what we recommend for your case.