Bone Grafting For Dental Implants in Gardens Dental Centre
A little boost for your implants!
Bone Grafting For Dental Implants—an Overview
Are you eager to enhance your smile with dental implants but have been informed that you may require an additional step—bone grafting? Bone grafting for dental implants in Gardens Dental Centre is a tried-and-tested procedure designed to restore the volume and quality of your jawbone, making it robust enough to support implants. Read on for a detailed explanation of the treatment process.
What is Bone Grafting for Dental Implants?
When teeth are missing for prolonged periods, the jawbone can deteriorate or shrink. Bone grafting involves placing new material into the jawbone to restore its density and strength.
Dental implants require a sturdy and stable foundation, and grafting, also known as dental implant bone augmentation, helps to reinforce and rebuild the bone. The materials used for grafting are autografts (bone taken from your own body), allografts (bone obtained from a donor) and synthetic materials (man-made alternatives).
Do You Need Bone Grafting for Dental Implants?
Here are some common reasons why bone grafting may be needed:
- Prolonged tooth loss: Missing teeth for years causes the jawbone to shrink, leading to inadequate support for implants.
- Periodontal disease: This can cause significant bone loss, requiring grafting before implants can be placed.
- Injury or trauma: Accidents or injuries that damage the jawbone may necessitate grafting to restore its structure.
- Naturally thin jawbone: If you are born with insufficient bone density, grafting is essential to create a strong base for implants.
We regularly provide consultations and bone grafting dental treatments to patients from Dulwich, Peckham, Dulwich Village, Brixton, Newlands, and Hono Oak.
Benefits of Bone Grafting For Dental Implants
Bone grafting offers more than just a solid foundation for implants. It provides a wide range of benefits, helping restore your facial appearance, improve your confidence, and support your overall oral health:
Implant success
Bone grafting guarantees long-term implant success by giving your dental implants a strong, long-lasting foundation.
Prevents further bone loss
By replenishing lost bone, grafting helps preserve the jawbone, maintaining your facial structure and oral health.
Restores facial contours
Grafting prevents the hollow or sunken appearance caused by bone loss, resulting in a more youthful, natural look.
What Our Patients Say
My name is not Merlin. That is my son’s name. The treatment at the dental clinic was excellent. The dentist was very friendly and thorough. She did all the tests necessary to diagnose the problem. In the end it had to be referred to a specialist. But she prepared all the groundwork. I felt safe in her hands.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the treatment below:
How long after a bone graft can I eat normally?
You can only eat soft foods for one week after surgery. After that, you can resume your normal eating routine.
What are the restrictions after bone graft?
Mild swelling or soreness is common in the first few days and can be relieved with over-the-counter pain medications. While your mouth heals, avoid strenuous activities such as heavy weight lifting, long gym sessions, running, and contact sports, and instead consume soft meals.
Is grafting painful?
No, bone grafting doesn’t hurt. In addition to prescribing painkillers, we use modern local anaesthesia procedures and, where necessary, provide sedation.
The Treatment Process
Every patient’s experience is unique, but this is what you can expect when you start treatment with the Smile 4 U Dental Practice.
Consultation
We begin with a thorough evaluation of your jawbone health using 3D X-rays to know if grafting is necessary; we also discuss the cost of bone grafting for implants for clarity.
Procedure
The area is numbed with local anaesthesia for a painless procedure; sedation options are available for the nervous ones.
The healing
Once the healing process is complete, your jawbone will be strong and ready for dental implants, bringing you one step closer to achieving your ideal smile.
Additional surgeries like bone grafting should not halt your implant journey.
Feel free to connect with us to learn more about bone grafting for dental implants at Gardens Dental Centre–Smile 4 U.
Book your Consultation Today
You are invited to our dental clinic for a consultation. During the consultation, one of our experienced dentists will carry out a full and comprehensive examination of your smile. Based on the dental treatment you are interested in, we will give you a breakdown of the options available that are tailored to your needs, as well as your budget and timeframe.
