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Bone Grafting Procedures

What Conditions Result in Bone Loss?

The connective tissue and bone surrounding a tooth and its root will deteriorate as they are exposed to these bacteria.

As the tooth and its root become exposed to these bacteria, tooth loss and permanent bone loss in the jaw can begin to set in. In some cases, dental bone loss can be the result of prescribed medications, certain diseases, and tumors in the jaw or elsewhere.

In most cases, bone grafting allows us to replace lost bone and create a foundation for a dental implant. A dental implant can then be used to replace a single tooth, a section of teeth, or provide a firm base for attached (yet removable) full-mouth dentures. By replacing missing teeth, we protect the strength and position of the natural teeth and help prevent additional bone loss.

Bone grafting and dental implant procedures can vary depending on the individual situation. For example, a tooth may be extracted and a bone graft and dental implant performed simultaneously. For a tooth that has fallen out on its own, a bone graft may be performed first, followed by an implant either immediately or in the near future.

If there has been extensive bone loss over time, bone grafting surgery is performed, with a longer healing period before implants. Every case is different. Our periodontists carefully review and discuss every aspect of suggested procedures with you in our office using physical models and digital modeling to demonstrate and address all of your questions and concerns.

We are board-certified, award-winning dental surgeons with dual specialties in prosthetics and periodontics. Over the years, some of Baltimore’s biggest names have come to count on Maryland Implant Dentists for comprehensive dental care.

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