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.

Bone Grafting

Repairing & Rebuilding Diseased or Damaged Bones

What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone Grafting is a surgical procedure that transplants bone from elsewhere on your body to wherever it is needed; in this case, the jaw. This transplanted bone doesn’t just sit in the transplanted area, however. It actively helps to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bones. 

The hard material that gives your bones their strength is called the bone matrix. Inside this matrix are living bone cells, which produce and uphold the strength of your bones. These cells have amazing regenerative properties that can repair and heal bone when necessary. By inserting a new piece of bone into your jaw, these cells will heal and seal themselves to the existing bone, creating a strong base for a dental implant. 

Major Bone Grafting

In cases of extreme jaw defects such as traumatic injuries, tumor surgery or congenital defects, major bone grafting may be required. While minor bone grafting may use tissues pulled from a tissue bank, major bone grafting requires the use of the patient’s own bone, usually pulled from elsewhere on the skull, hip or tibia bones. These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay. 

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:

  • Cleaning the affected area to ensure no harmful bacteria can get in 

  • Accessing the area that will receive the bone graft through the surrounding gums

  • Inserting the bone graft and making any other necessary repairs

  • Surgically closing the gums and any other affected areas for recovery

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.

Passionate About Offering Exceptional Care

Request An Appointment

At Oyster Point Oral & Facial Surgery, we believe that patients deserve the best, and we work hard to provide exactly that to every patient who comes through our doors. Simply fill out the form below and our team will contact you to schedule your appointment at our office. We look forward to meeting you!

Location

11842 Rock Landing Drive
Suite 105
Newport News, VA 23606

Hours

Monday – Thursday
8:30 am– 5 pm

Friday
8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Contact

Call Us:
757-596-1200