Bone Graft
Prescott Valley, AZ
Bone Grafting provided by Our Expert Dentists in Prescott Valley, AZ at Bradshaw Family Dental
 Bone grafting refers to a surgical process in which healthy bone tissue is transplanted to an area where diseased or damaged bone tissue is present.
A bone graft can be used to fix broken bones virtually anywhere in the body.
Our dentists at Bradshaw Family Dental perform bone grafts.
Different Types of Bone Grafts
Four primary categories of bone grafts can be distinguished. They are as follows:
Socket Preservation
Right after a tooth extraction, a graft is inserted in the socket to preserve the bone ridge.
It acts as a stopgap by occupying the space created by the tooth's absence, thus avoiding the collapse of the jawbone.
Ridge Augmentation
If you've been without teeth for a long time, your jawbone may have reabsorbed some of its mineral content and become thinner as a result.
Ridge augmentation makes it possible to use implants or other restorative solutions by enlarging the breadth and height of the jawbone.
Sinus Lift
Just above the top back teeth are the maxillary sinuses. Sinuses can make their way down into the area vacated by missing upper back teeth.
Because implants would break through the protective sinus membrane, they are not a good option here. We can perform a sinus lift to solve this issue.
The sinus is brought to its correct level with this treatment. It is subsequently filled with bone graft material to provide a sturdy base for future dental implant placement.
Bone Graft
The bone that anchors teeth can be deteriorated by infection caused by gum disease. Your teeth might loosen over time.
After a periodontal bone graft has been implanted around an already stable tooth, it becomes less movable and more stable.
Bone grafts for dental implants typically need to heal for several months before the implant can be placed. Recuperation times can be quite different due to individual differences.
We are able to do a bone graft and implant in the same appointment, even though this is a highly unusual procedure.
However, the severity of the procedure and the time it takes to complete the process varies from person to person.
When is Bone Grafting Necessary for Teeth?
A dental bone graft is typically necessary for someone who has experienced jawbone loss. You'd benefit from this operation under the following circumstances:
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Considering getting a dental implant to replace a missing tooth
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Jaw reconstruction is required before denture placement
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Where bone has been lost as a result of gum disease |
The Procedure of Bone Grafting
Bone grafting procedures vary greatly in specifics depending on the underlying medical condition being treated. Inquire with us about the specifics of your procedure.
We will perform the procedure with the assistance of our skilled medical personnel. The following are some steps involved:
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Anesthesia will be administered so that you do not feel anything while the surgery is being done.
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During the procedure, your heart rate, and blood pressure will be closely monitored.
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We will prepare the site for the bone graft by making an incision through the skin and muscle covering the bone.
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We may potentially use a secondary incision to extract bone graft material. This could originate in the thigh bone, pelvis, or even the rib cage. We will use specialized equipment to cut out a small piece of bone from your body.
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The graft material will be placed in the space created by the separation of the two bone halves. We will use special screws to keep the bone graft in place.
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Your bone will be treated, and if necessary, the skin and muscle around the area will be surgically closed around the site. |
What Follows a Bone Grafting Procedure?
You may experience some discomfort following your treatment; however, it is not something to be concerned about. Pain medication may help.
Everyone recovers at their own pace. We will give you the required directions.
Some imaging, such as an x-ray, may be used to check on your progress and ensure that the operation went well.
You may be allowed to go home the same day if your injury is minor and you have no other serious health issues.
When it comes to moving the grafted region, we will offer you specific instructions. We tend to keep the region motionless over an extended period of time. Putting on a splint or brace may be necessary.
You should generally avoid putting any pressure on the region, too. Your muscles may need to go through physical therapy to get back to full strength and mobility.
After surgery, you may be prescribed a blood thinner that reduces the risk of blood clots. Avoid over-the-counter pain relievers or painkillers since they may slow down the process of bone repair.
As your bone heals, Dr. David Frausto may recommend a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Bone recovery can be slowed by smoking; therefore, you must give up smoking.
There could be fluid leaking from your wound. That tends to happen every so often. In any case, if the draining is particularly severe, you should contact us immediately.
Some people might also experience redness and swelling around the wound, numbness, intense pain, chills, or a high temperature after bone grafting. If any of these occur, you must contact us immediately.
All of your follow-up appointments should be kept. A week or so following surgery, you may need to have your sutures or staples removed.
To monitor the bone's healing process, your doctor may order a series of x-rays. To maximize your recovery, be sure to strictly adhere to your doctor's orders.
Risks in Bone Grafting
The potential dangers of bone grafting are as follows:
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Drug reactions
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Breathing difficulties
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Complications include bleeding, blood clots, and infection
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Discomfort in the surgical site where the bone was extracted
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Symptoms of nerve damage around the bone graft site
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Area stiffness |
Schedule Your Appointment Today!
Bone grafting is a complicated process. Therefore, you need proper guidance before starting out.
At Bradshaw Family Dental, our dentist Dr. David Frausto will guide you in the right direction and carry out the process for you. Call (928) 277-0076 today to get started! |
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