Bone Grafting
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of bone loss in the oral cavity, though there are others such as ill-fitting dentures and facial trauma. The bone grafting procedure is an excellent way to replace lost bone tissue and encourage natural bone growth. Bone grafting is a versatile and predictable procedure which fulfills a wide variety of functions.
A bone graft may be required to create a stable base for dental implant placement, to halt the progression of gum disease or to make the smile appear more aesthetically pleasing.
Procedure: We administer a local anesthetic and gently opens the area.
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She then removes the periodontal disease, repairs the bone damage and fills in the damaged area with bone grafting material. A patch is placed to hold the material in.
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We then close the area and lets it heal. The bone grafting material will integrate with the bone and the gum will also return to normal.