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514 Ocean Pkwy, L2
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Bone graft is a man-made or natural material that is used to heal the jaw bone or
make it denser. Although bone graft surgery can be prescribed for a number of
reasons, it is often used in association with dental implant placements.
Prior to implant insertion, a surgeon must verify that the jaw bone is strong enough
to hold implants. In some cases, the bone is weakened by infection or part of it
could be missing altogether because of a tooth extraction. If the bone graft surgery
is deemed necessary, the doctor would open the gum tissue and place the graft
into the bone areas requiring repairs (see Step 1). Once the graft is applied, the
bone must be allowed to heal or regenerate. The gradual process of regeneration
is depicted Step 2: elements of the graft promote the growth of the jaw bone and
integrate into it. With time, the new bone growth is indistinguishable from the
original bone (see Step 3).
Healing time will vary upon overall health of the patient as well as his or her oral
hygiene habits. For instance, smoking has been linked to bone graft failure.
However, the average time for an extraction site to heal and be ready for implant
placement is about 6 weeks. After the healing is complete, the graft will become the
actual bone with densities appropriate for implant placement. Sometimes additional
steps and costs are needed to prepare an area of the jaw for placement of dental
implants. These could include:
make it denser. Although bone graft surgery can be prescribed for a number of
reasons, it is often used in association with dental implant placements.
Prior to implant insertion, a surgeon must verify that the jaw bone is strong enough
to hold implants. In some cases, the bone is weakened by infection or part of it
could be missing altogether because of a tooth extraction. If the bone graft surgery
is deemed necessary, the doctor would open the gum tissue and place the graft
into the bone areas requiring repairs (see Step 1). Once the graft is applied, the
bone must be allowed to heal or regenerate. The gradual process of regeneration
is depicted Step 2: elements of the graft promote the growth of the jaw bone and
integrate into it. With time, the new bone growth is indistinguishable from the
original bone (see Step 3).
Healing time will vary upon overall health of the patient as well as his or her oral
hygiene habits. For instance, smoking has been linked to bone graft failure.
However, the average time for an extraction site to heal and be ready for implant
placement is about 6 weeks. After the healing is complete, the graft will become the
actual bone with densities appropriate for implant placement. Sometimes additional
steps and costs are needed to prepare an area of the jaw for placement of dental
implants. These could include:
 | Alveolar ridge augmentation: Grafting bone from other regions of the body | |
| to allow more surface area and increased amount of bone for superior implant stability and future success of the implant. |
| Sinus lift: Specifically done on the upper back teeth. This procedure | |
| increases the amount of bone where the implant can be safely placed and provide proper support. |
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
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The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
All Rights Reserved.
The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
The One And Only Dental Care
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330