Replacing missing teeth with implants is one of the best decisions you can make for your smile, but implants need enough healthy bone to hold them. If you have lost bone, a bone graft can make implants possible.
Why You Might Need a Bone Graft
Common reasons include bone defects or infection, low bone density, or bone that is too short or thin to support an implant. Bone can also be lost to aging, untreated gum disease, injury, cracked teeth, large cavities, teeth that have been missing a long time, poorly fitting dentures or certain medical conditions.
Grafting is not only for implants. It can also help save a tooth threatened by advanced gum disease by rebuilding the bone that holds it in place.
The Bone Grafting Process
It starts with a consultation with Dr. Schilling, who checks whether there is enough bone to support an implant. If not, she will recommend a graft to build it up.
Graft options include synthetic, animal-based, polymer and ceramic materials, as well as autologous grafts that use your own bone. The graft fills in missing bone and encourages new bone to grow, preparing the area for an implant.
Why a Prosthodontist?
Prosthodontists complete three years of training after dental school focused on replacing lost or damaged teeth. Dr. Schilling uses current technology and techniques to deliver healthy, functional smiles.
Bone Grafts in Whitesboro, TX
Find out whether you are a candidate for implants. Learn more about bone grafting, call (903) 564-3451 or contact us.