Dental Implants and Bone Grafting  Serving Fairhope

The Bone Grafting Process

Depending on the location of the bone graft and the severity of bone loss, the complete in-office procedure for bone grafting takes roughly 90 minutes or less. Having oral surgery done starts with a consultation with our dental implant specialists. They will evaluate your teeth, gums, and jawbone to determine whether you may benefit from a bone graft. After applying a local anesthetic, your dentist will create a small incision at the section with bone loss, and will peel back the gums. A mix of bone “donated” from another part of your body, along with certain bone grafting materials, is added to the space with inadequate bone density. Once the gums have been stitched, your body will begin the healing process, and will start to produce new bone material. Our office serving Fairhope with bone grafting and dental implant procedures is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure success.

While there is little to no pain during the bone grafting process, you may experience some discomfort a few days after the oral surgery. Over-the-counter pain medication is typically enough to help with the discomfort. If the pain persists, your dentist may prescribe a medication.

• Missing teeth for an extended period: When you lose a tooth, the jawbone is no longer stimulated and bone loss starts to occur. 

• Trauma or infection of the bone: A bone graft is often needed when there is an imperfection in the bone caused by trauma or infection.
• Losing your front teeth: The jawbone is thinner at the front of your mouth, and is more susceptible to bone loss.
• Sinuses that are large or block the area where the roots of a tooth once were: A sinus lift is needed when your sinus cavity is subsided enough to interfere with a dental implant. This occurs if the sinus cavity is large, or when enough teeth have been lost on the upper jaw to cause bone deterioration.