Bone Grafting
Serving Bonnie Doon & Whyte Ave. Area
Bone Grafting at 82 Dental
Bone grafting in dentistry is a surgical procedure that aims to build up your jawbone so it can support a dental implant or other restorative devices. It involves transplanting bone tissue from another part of your body, or using a special bone grafting material, to the area of the jaw that lacks sufficient bone quantity or density. This is often necessary when tooth loss has left the jawbone atrophied or reabsorbed.
How Bone Grafting Works
The grafting material acts as a scaffold for new bone to grow on and ultimately, the grafted bone will be replaced by the new bone as the body undergoes its natural process of regeneration. There are different types of bone grafts such as autografts (bone from your own body), allografts (bone from a human donor), xenografts (animal-derived bone), and alloplasts (synthetic bone). The procedure choice will depend on the patient’s specific needs.
Bone grafting can be essential for dental implant placement, as it provides a sturdy foundation for the implant. It can also be used to treat gum disease, to fill in areas where bone has been lost, or to maintain bone structure after tooth extraction.
Soft Tissue Grafting
Your dentist can use soft tissue repair to correct issues with the gums or other soft tissues in the mouth. It may be used to treat gum diseases, like periodontitis, or to repair damage caused by trauma or long-term wear.
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How Soft Tissue Grafting Works
A common procedure is the soft tissue graft, often used to combat gum recession. This involves taking a small piece of tissue from the roof of your mouth, or using a donor tissue, and attaching it to the area where gum tissue has receded and exposed too much of your tooth or its root.
Another type of soft tissue repair is gingivoplasty, a procedure that reshapes the gums to make them look more natural. This is often done for cosmetic reasons or as part of periodontal procedures.
Soft tissue repair can help improve oral health by treating gum disease, preventing further gum recession, reducing sensitivity, and improving the aesthetics of the gum line.
Both bone grafting and soft tissue repair are dental treatments that can be instrumental in maintaining and improving oral health, preventing further complications, and enhancing the aesthetics of your smile.
If you are curious about any of these cosmetic dental procedures and how they might improve your smile, or if you would like to schedule a dental care consultation with 82nd Dental, please reach out to our Edmonton dental team-we welcome your visit!
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Address: 8104 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6C 0Y4
Phone: (780) 468-2811