Bone Grafting – What is bone grafting?
Bone Grafting is often closely associated with dental restorations such as bridge work and dental implants. In the majority of cases, the success of a restoration procedure can hinge on the height, depth, and width of the jawbone at the implant site. When the jawbone has receded or sustained significant damage, the implant(s) cannot be supported on this unstable foundation and bone grafting is usually recommended for the ensuing restoration. There are several major factors that affect jaw bone volume: • Periodontal Disease – Periodontal disease can affect and permanently damage the jaw bone that supports the teeth. Affected areas progressively worsen until the teeth become unstable. • Tooth Extraction – Studies have shown that patients who have experienced a tooth extraction subsequently lose 40-60% of the bone surrounding the extraction site during the following three years. Loss of bone results in what is called a “bone defect”. • Injuries and Infections – Dental injuries and other p
Related Questions
- My friend’s procedure involved bone grafting to "build up" the bone before the implants were placed. Does the All-on-4 Procedure involve bone grafting?
- Can irradiating the grafting material improve its bone forming properties?
- Also, is grafting normally suggested when 1/3 of the tooth shows bone loss?
