BONE GRAFTING
Restoring The Shape, Function & Esthetic Of Your Smile
Smile Makeovers In Newport News, VA
Growing Bone Where It’s Needed
When you lose a tooth to trauma or decay, the jawbone associated with that missing tooth atrophies or is reabsorbed. In these instances, there may not be enough quality or quantity of bone in the area to securely bond a dental implant. In these situations, the patient may therefore not be a candidate for dental implants.
Thankfully, we now have the ability to grow bone where it’s needed. Not only does this give us the opportunity to successfully place dental implants for individuals who previously were unable to do so, but it also gives us the ability to restore the shape, function and esthetic of one’s smile.
Helping You Reach Your Smile Goals
What To Expect
The journey to a healthy, strong smile begins with a visit to Oyster Point Oral & Facial Surgery. During your first visit with us, our dedicated team will talk through your condition, needs and smile goals to develop a personalized treatment plan. If bone grafting is required, your doctor will talk you through everything you need to know about the preparation, treatment and recovery process.
Prior to your surgery, you will want to stop smoking, limit your food and beverage intake, and alert your doctor to any changes in your overall health. Click here for more instructions for pre-operative procedures. They can also be discussed with your doctor to personalize them to your individual situation.
The exact details of your bone grafting surgery will depend largely on the scale and purposes of your bone graft. When we develop your treatment plan, your doctor will walk you through every aspect of your procedure so you feel prepared and comfortable moving forward.
In general, a bone grafting procedure involves:
Speak with your doctor about your post-operative care. Your experience may be very different depending on the size, scale and nature of your bone graft procedure. Click here for general guidelines regarding post-operative care. Most importantly, be sure to keep up with any follow-up appointments to ensure the procedure was successful and you’re healing properly.