When is bone grafting necessary?
Before dental implants, a bone examination is important as the implant needs stable long-term funds – bones need. In some cases, the bone of the patient’s jawbone may not be suitable for the implantation due to individual reasons.
The question arises, how should I know, if I need bone grafting? First, we take a panorama X-ray, which our dentists examine and tell what kind of treatment is suggested for the patient. If the bone tissue is not suitable for implantation, dentists may recommend bone grafting.
Bone grafting is an oral surgical intervention when existing bone mass is filled with bone grafting material, which incorporates over time, and this could safely be implanted with the artificial tooth root.
How could be my bone inappropriate?
There could be two cases, when bones are not suitable for implantation:
- 1. cause: bone-loss
- 2. cause: chronic periodontitis
Due to the formation and spread of inflammation bacteria slowly digest the bone and spread to the focal point.
This leads to thinning the bone, which has consequences on the jaw and the adjacent teeth.
Steps of bone grafting
After the preliminary examination, the bone grafting could begin. This can be done in the majority of cases in local anesthesia. Anesthesia may be required if bone absorption is significant in the area of the buckle and the bone has to be replaced by bone tissue removed from the other part of the jaw.
Bone grafting requires a period of 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the local anesthesia or the type of material.
The bone grafting can be performed with three different types of material. During the process, oral surgeons lift the bones with artificial or natural materials.