BONE & GUM GRAFTING IN HAMILTON
Bone and gum grafting is necessary to build up the jaw bone or rebuild gum tissue. People who suffer from periodontal disease may need these procedures done before restorative dental treatments, like dental inserts and crowns, can be performed. Our dentist uses the implant posts to mount replacement teeth onto them to restore your mouth and natural smile. Getting dental implants in Hamilton can provide long lasting stability to replacement teeth and dentures, and this procedure is usually done for bridges, crowns, and permanent dentures.
WHAT DOES BONE AND GUM GRAFTING DO?
If you’ve had one tooth or several teeth missing for a long time, there’s a chance that the bone below where those teeth would have been become broken down. A breakdown in bony structure can also be caused by the following circumstances:
- Infection
- Facial trauma
- Growth deformity
- Periodontal disease
- Untreated cavities
The jaw must have sufficient bone length and width to support dental implants. To regenerate bone and facilitate new growth, grafting is performed with bone tissue taken from your own body or a donor source.
Often, the tissue is taken from healthy areas of your jaw or chin. The donor’s
bone is then placed, or “grafted” onto the area of your jaw that needs
regeneration. Over time, it will fuse with your existing bone, and the cells will work together to create adequate tissue to support dental implants.
HOW BONE IS HARVESTED?
You may decide to have a piece removed from your chin to complete the graft. An incision is made in your gum line below your bottom teeth to expose the chin. Then, a piece is removed, along with the bone marrow. The area where the bone is removed from may be filled with a bone graft material, and then the incision is closed with stitches.
The area that requires grafting will be exposed, and the graft will be placed and secured with titanium screws. Once the procedure is over, you’ll be given antibiotics and possibly pain medication to deal with any discomfort. You’ll be instructed on how to care for your grafting site to prevent disruption of the bone graft.
Bone grafting is often an outpatient procedure, and many patients have a comfortable experience using sedation dentistry.
Gum disease can cause the gum line around your teeth to recede. Over time, your gums may recede enough to expose the roots of your teeth. This also exposes nerves, which can cause discomfort.
Cold and hot foods and drinks, and even breathing cold air can be uncomfortable if your roots and nerves become exposed. Exposed roots can also elongate the tooth, giving you an older, less cosmetically appealing appearance. Additionally, some people have naturally thin gum tissue, which increases the chances for gum breakdown over time.
This procedure works to rebuild gum tissue around your teeth and make necessary activities like eating and drinking more comfortable.
HOW IS GUM GRAFTING PERFORMED?
Connective Tissue Graft
Gingival Graft
Pedicle Graft
SPEAK TO YOUR DENTIST ABOUT THIS PROCEDURE TODAY!
At Century Stone Dental, we are happy to answer any questions you may have about this procedure. Call our office to book an appointment for one of our services today. Call at 905-545-4833 or email us at [email protected]
