Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is a common type of oral surgery that serves many different purposes. Del Rio Dental Studio can help you with bone grafts that support treatment for certain oral health conditions, preparation for dental implants, and bone preservation after tooth extraction in Hayward, CA.

What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is an oral surgery that transplants bone material to a socket, ridge, or sinus. This procedure increases the thickness and strength of bone in that area, protecting your long-term health or preparing the area to support dental implants.

Bone Grafts for Dental Implants

Preparation for dental implants is one of the most common reasons for dental bone grafts. If you’ve lived with missing teeth for some time, you have likely experienced jawbone deterioration. Without stimulation from natural tooth roots, the jawbone weakens and shrinks.

If you’ve experienced jawbone deterioration, your jawbone may no longer be able to support dental implants. Del Rio Dental Studio uses the latest imaging technology to evaluate your jawbone and determine whether ridge augmentation is necessary. You’ll then wait until the bone graft has healed completely before dental implant placement.

Periodontal Bone Grafts

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, can cause many complications as it progresses. Gum disease can lead to bone deterioration, eventually loosening teeth and causing them to fall out. A periodontal bone graft restores the strength and integrity of the bone in the affected area.

Sinus Lifts for Dental Implants

The maxillary sinus is a cavity that sits above your top row of teeth. The bone may not be thick enough if you need dental implants in that area. A sinus lift is a bone graft that augments bone in that area to support dental implants. This procedure also involves carefully lifting the sinus membrane to support the treatment.

Bone Grafts for Socket Preservation

After tooth extraction, there is a risk of bone deterioration in the now-empty socket. At the time of your extraction, a socket preservation bone graft may be necessary to preserve the area and allow for future treatments such as dental implants.

When Do You Need Bone Grafts?

If you’re considering dental implants or are concerned about the impact of missing teeth and gum disease, bone grafts may be the next course of action to support your long-term health.

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