What is the most common use of bone graft?
Dental implantation: Implants need a strong bone base in order to be successfully inserted and remain stable. More about bone graft for dental implant
Facial structure: Adequate bone volume helps maintain the shape of the face and prevents a sunken appearance.
Oral Health: Bone grafting can help prevent further tooth loss and improve the overall health of your gums and teeth.
How does dental bone graft happen?
The dentist or oral surgeon makes an incision in your gums to access the jawbone. Bone graft material is placed in the area where bone is needed. The incision is closed with stitches.
How painful is dental bone grafting?
The good news is that dental bone grafting is usually not a very painful procedure, as it is performed under local anesthesia or anesthesia. You may feel pressure or vibration during the procedure, but it should not be painful. You may experience mild to moderate pain and discomfort after the anesthesia wears off. This can usually be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. You may experience swelling, bruising and discomfort for a few days after dental bone graft.
What material is used for dental bone grafts?
Autograft: Bone taken from another part of your own body (such as the hip, chin, or back of the jaw).
Allograft: Bone taken from a cadaver.
Xenograft: Bone taken from an animal (e.g. cow).
Alloplast: Synthetic bone material. More about dental bone graft materials
How much does dental bone grafting cost?
The costs of dental bone grafting depend on numerous factors: the method of bone grafting, the costs of the operation, the type and the amount of bone grafting material. For more information about dental bone grafting costs.
What kind of dental bone grafting methods are there?
There are several kinds of dental bone grafting methods, such as bone augmentation, socket preservation and sinus lift. However, the dentist needs to decide for each patient individually which type of dental bone grafting is most suitable and necessary for his or her case.