Dental implants are very suitable for those who have lost one or more teeth due to tooth decay or an accident. Its beauty and longevity are almost unparalleled compared to other methods of tooth replacements. Dental implants look like natural teeth and have almost the same function as natural teeth. However, it is important to make sure that you understand all the different aspects of dental implants and the implant surgery process and that you know the details of the surgery. One of the most important things to know about implants is that there may be a need for bone grafting for dental implants.
The dentist may talk to you about bone grafting for dental implants. Bone grafting should be performed before implant surgery if:
- your implant surgeon or dentist believes that your jawbone is thin or soft
- the bone density and height in the area where the implant fixture is to be placed is low
- and that the jawbone cannot support the dental implant.
If the jawbone fails to support the dental implant, the implant surgery may fail, causing the implant fixture to not attach to the jawbone so that the dental implant surgery will not be successful. In bone grafting for implants, the dentist may take the bone from another part of your jaw. However, in 99.9% of cases, the dentist uses a special bone graft material called bone graft powder and puts it in the jawbone.
After bone grafting for dental implants, the implant post can be placed immediately and hidden under the gums in some cases. However, in most cases, you have to wait a few months after bone grafting for the bone powder to weld to the jawbone and create a more durable implant fixture.
Three Common Bone Grafting Processes For Dental Implants
Here are three common processes of bone grafting in Toronto:
1- Sinus surgery (sinus lift)
2- Lateral bone graft (increase in bone width).
3- Vertical bone graft (an increase of jaw bone height).
Always try to get advice from your implant surgeon or dentist for bone grafting for dental implants and follow their advice.
Do I Need A Bone Grafting For A Dental Implant?
If you have had a tooth extracted or miss it, the root of the tooth is not in your jawbone, or have gum disease, you need bone grafting in Toronto for the dental implant. When the tooth root is removed, and the tooth is extracted, the bone around the tooth cavity begins to lose, reducing the jawbone’s volume and height. Gum disease also causes loss of jawbone. A single tooth bone grafting may not be very noticeable for an extracted single tooth, but if you have missed several teeth or have advanced gum disease, the loss of your jawbone can affect your appearance and face. Bone grafting helps restore your appearance and ensures that any dental implants you want to receive fixes in the jawbone for years.
