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Virginia beach Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentistry Blog - Dr. Michael Folck
Monday, May 9, 2011
Why is Bone Grafting Necessary?
In order to successfully place a dental implant, your jawbone needs to have sufficient structure to hold the implant in place. A number of factors can cause bone loss in your jaw including:
• Age
• Prolonged denture use
• Periodontal disease
• Traumatic accidents
No matter what the cause, if you have insufficient bone structure to support an implant, Dr. Folck will need to perform a bone grafting procedure prior to placing your dental implant.
What is a Bone Graft?
A bone graft performed by harvesting bone from one area of your body to provide additional structure and support for another area. Bone can be grafted from your hip, leg, or ribs. Once harvested, this bone is used to strengthen your jaw, making it both wider and deeper.
Other methods of bone grafting include taking a graft from a donor or using an artificial graft. These methods enjoy a high success rate, but are not always as readily accepted by your body. Using your own bone is preferable because your body will recognize it and is much less likely to reject the graft.
Once your jawbone has been stabilized, Dr. Folck can place your dental implants with a substantially lower risk of implant failure.
Bone grafting is not always necessary for dental implants. Dr. Folck will work with you during your initial consultation to determine if a bone graft will be required for a successful implant in your case.
If you live in or around Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton, Chesapeake, Newport News, or Virginia Beach, Virginia and are considering a dental implant, please contact Michael P. Folck DDS to schedule an initial consultation.
• Age
• Prolonged denture use
• Periodontal disease
• Traumatic accidents
No matter what the cause, if you have insufficient bone structure to support an implant, Dr. Folck will need to perform a bone grafting procedure prior to placing your dental implant.
What is a Bone Graft?
A bone graft performed by harvesting bone from one area of your body to provide additional structure and support for another area. Bone can be grafted from your hip, leg, or ribs. Once harvested, this bone is used to strengthen your jaw, making it both wider and deeper.
Other methods of bone grafting include taking a graft from a donor or using an artificial graft. These methods enjoy a high success rate, but are not always as readily accepted by your body. Using your own bone is preferable because your body will recognize it and is much less likely to reject the graft.
Once your jawbone has been stabilized, Dr. Folck can place your dental implants with a substantially lower risk of implant failure.
Bone grafting is not always necessary for dental implants. Dr. Folck will work with you during your initial consultation to determine if a bone graft will be required for a successful implant in your case.
If you live in or around Portsmouth, Norfolk, Hampton, Chesapeake, Newport News, or Virginia Beach, Virginia and are considering a dental implant, please contact Michael P. Folck DDS to schedule an initial consultation.
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