What are bone grafts do we need it after a
tooth extractions & how does it help secure dental implants. Today I’m gunna review everything you need
to know about this grafting procedure so you can make better decisions before your next
extraction appointment. (Cut)
So what is bone grafting?
A bone graft is a surgical procedure that involves the transplantation of bone tissue. & We can get the transplant from our own body,
cadaver bone, animal bone or synthetic bone.
Its is typically associated with dental implant placement but can also be used to help support
a complete or partial denture or support a deficient ridge if your getting a dental bridge
done.
When we extract a tooth, the bone surrounding the tooth will naturally start shrinking (resorbing)
both vertically and horizontally.
This can become a problem especially if you are considering getting dental implants in
the future because we need a certain thickness and minimum height of bone in order for implants
to be secure and stable
But even if you don’t want an implant, bone grafting still has some pretty big benefits.
For example, If your getting a bridge instead
of an implant then we do not want to have a big gap between where Pontic meets your
gums. If there is too much bone loss at the extraction
site then the Pontic has to be designed to be longer in order to close that gap. & In a lot cases this can look really unnatural
and the dentist may have to use pink porcelain or other solutions to make it work. But with a well placed bone graft , this can
all be avoided and you can have a bridge that looks like your normal teeth. Now if you are getting your teeth extracted
for dentures bone grafts can also be extremely helpful. Well fitted retentive dentures require a good
amount of bone especially on your lower jaw. Bone grafting helps maintain the ridges after
the extractions so that we can make a denture that isn’t so loose or wobbly. How does the bone grafting procedure work!?
Well, first you are gunna get numbed up and get the infected tooth removed. This will be done at a dentist or specialist
office and you can decide whether or not you want it be sedated for the procedure.
Once the tooth is removed the surgeon will
get the site ready for the bone graft. The involves using a bone file to remove any
sharp points in the extraction socket and rinsing the site out with saline to remove
any bone spicules. Once the site is properly cleaned of the infected
tissue then we are ready to proceed with bone grafting. The material typically comes in a sealed vial
and can be mixed with antibiotics before packing the graft into the extraction site. After, we want to secure the bone graft so
that it doesn’t get removed accidentally when you go home.
We do this by placing a membrane over the
graft and suturing over the space. If you are getting the implant done later
typically we want to wait around 3-6 months for the osseointegrstion to develop with the
bone. However many surgeons prefer to do the extraction
bone graft and implant in one visit.
Finally, What is the cost of a bone graft
The cost of a dental bone graft will vary depending on the type of graft used and how
large the area of grafting is. To graft one extraction socket typically ranges
from $500-800/tooth. If you’re grafting an area with a larger
defect it could be $1000 or more depending on the surgery.
Of course the best estimates are going to
come with a consultation with your local dentist or surgeon to get a better idea of what they
are working with. If you guys have any more questions about
bone grafting please leave them down below. Please like share
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