If you are missing a tooth, have periodontal disease, or your jaw is too weak for a dental implant or to be healthy enough to properly help you with all your daily needs, you may need a jawbone graft. Here are the basics: What is a jawbone graft? A jawbone graft is a kind of… Read more »
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A Bone Graft Might Be Needed as Part of a Dental Restoration
Some dental restorations, like a dental implant, require strong, healthy bone structure to support a dental implant. Sometimes tooth loss can result in a reduced amount of bone structure in the underlying gums. This is even more likely if the tooth was lost to dental avulsion or tooth decay. At the same time, people who… Read more »
A Dental Implant Restoration Can Replace a Tooth Missing from Your Smile
The appearance of your smile is one of the first things that people notice about you. Fortunately, Dr. [doctor_name] has several dental treatments to offer. To restore a tooth missing from your smile, [heshe] often recommends having a titanium implant inserted directly into the empty socket. This will later be fitted for a porcelain dental… Read more »
Here’s What to Expect if You Need a Bone Graft to Prepare for a Dental Implant
Dental Implants are a great way to replace lost teeth that will last for years to come. Dental implants, dentures, and partial dentures, all have a long lifespan. In addition to their life span, you will also have added cosmetic value to your smile and added structure to your teeth. Before the implants can be… Read more »
Postoperative Care Tips When Recovering from Oral Surgery
There are many different forms of oral surgery. Some are related to tooth extractions or wisdom tooth removal. Other forms of oral surgery might be called for to treat severe tooth decay, an abscess, infection, or a dental cyst. At the same time, many forms of dental restoration, involving dental implants or a bone graft,… Read more »
Bone Grafts Restore Sufficient Structure for Dental Restorations
The underlying bone structure of your mouth is largely responsible for giving your teeth the strength to bite and chew foods. If it’s compromised by tooth decay, extraction or chronic periodontal disease, the loss of structure can lead to several complications. In some cases, it might make dental restorations like dental implants unfeasible. In a… Read more »
Insights for a Speedy Recovery After a Bone Graft
A bone graft in [city], [state], is a form of oral surgery that is designed to restore the compromised bone structure in a specific part of your jaw. Here at [practice_name], we offer key insights to help you have quality aftercare following a bone graft. During your initial consultation with your surgeon, Dr. [doctor_name], you… Read more »
A Bone Graft Might Be Needed Before a Dental Implant Can Be Installed
Many people missing a tooth will reach out to their oral surgeons at [practice_name] to see if they are a viable candidate for a dental implant. At the initial consultation, Drs. Allen, Walters, Noonan, Mills, and Warren will examine your mouth and jaw to assess the available bone structure. This usually involves taking a series… Read more »
