Bone grafting is a common procedure in oral surgery that helps rebuild your jaw bone to its proper strength. There are many reasons why a patient may need a bone graft, but perhaps one of the most common reasons is to provide support to a dental implant when the bone is too weak or deteriorated. During a consultation, Dr. Jeremy Hixson can evaluate the condition of your jaw bone and help you know whether you require bone grafting in Eagle, Idaho. Please call Eagle Oral Surgery and Implant Center at (208) 995-2865 to learn more about this procedure, and to schedule your appointment with our oral surgeon.
A bone graft is an oral surgery procedure that may be required if your jawbone is not dense or thick enough. During a bone graft, we will transplant a piece of bone from another area of your jaw or body to your jawbone. While we typically see best results with bone taken from your own body, we can also utilize artificial bone material or bone fragments from a tissue bank if needed. Your jawbone then grows together with the grafted bone tissue, creating a stronger, more stable foundation.
You may need a bone graft if your bone density is insufficient to support a dental implant or other types of treatment. After a tooth is lost or extracted, the jawbone begins to resorb, or deteriorate, at the site of the tooth extraction. The resorption must be corrected before the dental implant is placed. While bone grafts are most commonly needed for implant dentistry, they may also be required for certain types of periodontal therapy when bone has been lost due to gum disease.
To learn more about bone grafting and to discover whether dental implants and bone grafting are right for your smile, we invite you to call or visit us today. Our dentist and team are eager to care for your smile!