Maintain Optimal Oral Health and Aesthetics with Bone Grafting
When your jawbone has receded or sustained severe damage, bone grafting in South Huntington, New York, is necessary to enhance your bone’s height, width, and depth. All City Cosmetic Dental Care offers precise and effective bone grafting services to improve aesthetics and stabilize bone for implantology and other procedures.
Do you need a dental graft? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Boris Yusupov and the team.
What is bone grafting?
Bone grafting is a common procedure to rebuild or augment jawbone structure. Bone dental grafting involves transplanting healthy bone tissue to areas in the jaw with insufficient volume and density. Bone grafts can come from various sources, including the patient’s own body (autograft), a human donor (allograft), animal sources (xenograft), or synthetic materials (alloplast).
Why do I need bone grafting?
When your jawbone loses its volume, this affects your oral health, aesthetics, and eligibility for dental procedures like implants. A dental graft rebuilds your jawbone structure to reverse the effects of bone loss.
So, why does the jawbone lose its volume? Here are some common reasons:
- Periodontal disease: Advanced gum disease can damage the jawbone. This jawbone deterioration is progressive and eventually causes tooth loss.
- Tooth loss: The jawbone constantly remodels itself as you chew and grind. However, when you lose teeth, the jawbone lacks functional stimulation, causing it to shrink away.
- Dental trauma: Blows to the jawbone may cause it to recede and lose its volume.
What should I expect from the bone grafting procedure?
Your treatment starts with a consultation to examine the affected area and the general condition of your teeth and gums. If tooth decay or gum disease is present, these issues must be addressed before the grafting procedure. We’ll use digital X-rays and scans to measure your current bone to determine how much bone is needed.
The treatment can be completed in a single visit and doesn’t require an overnight stay. It starts with numbing your gums with local anesthetics, which ensures a painless experience throughout. Once you are at ease, the dentist will make a small incision on your gums to expose the underlying bone. Then, we’ll stitch the bone graft to the affected area.
Sometimes, a small membrane may be added to the grafting site to prevent infections and promote guided tissue regeneration. The bone graft will fuse with the existing jawbone over the next few months to form a solid foundation.
What are the post-op instructions for bone grafting?
As with any oral surgery, bone grafting may cause mild pain, swelling, and bruising. We’ll provide medications and home remedies to ensure a comfortable and event-free recovery.
As you heal, it’s essential to follow the following instructions.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol to hasten healing
- Stick to soft foods in the first few days
- Avoid hard, crunchy, or sticky foods that could dislodge the graft material
- Maintain good oral hygiene to avoid oral infections
- Adhere to your follow-up appointments
Is it time for a dental bone graft?
Do you need bone grafting in South Huntington, NY? All City Cosmetic Dental Care uses the latest technologies and advanced materials to achieve optimal bone grafting outcomes. Call (631) 352-2330 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Yusupov and the team.
