{"id":418,"date":"2022-12-21T03:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T03:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=418"},"modified":"2023-01-21T03:18:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T03:18:50","slug":"when-is-bone-grafting-before-dental-implants-necessary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/when-is-bone-grafting-before-dental-implants-necessary\/","title":{"rendered":"Bone Grafting Before Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bone-graft-2-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"Digital model of a bone graft\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bone-graft-2-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bone-graft-2-1024x628.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bone-graft-2-768x471.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bone-graft-2-1536x941.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bone-graft-2.jpg 1581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The first step to replacing your missing teeth with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/missing-teeth.html\">dental implants<\/a> is a consultation with your dentist. Besides a visual examination, they rely on a CT scan of your mouth to determine if they are the right tooth replacement treatment for you. It\u2019s not uncommon for the scans to show bone loss, which goes hand in hand with missing teeth. As a result, it\u2019s not unusual for patients to require bone grafting before getting dental implants. Although it may add another step to your treatment plan, here\u2019s how it will ensure the long-term success of your new smile.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Does Bone Density Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dental implant is unlike any other treatment because it replaces both the root and crown. A titanium post is surgically placed into the jawbone to serve as a new root.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your jaw must fuse to the post through a process called osseointegration for the procedure to be successful. If there\u2019s insufficient bone, your dental implant won\u2019t have the support it needs, ultimately leading to failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is Bone Grafting Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing even a single tooth can have detrimental consequences for your oral health. You can lose 25% of your jawbone\u2019s density within the first year of missing a tooth because it isn\u2019t being stimulated by the root. Bone loss will continue as more time passes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bone grafting can strengthen areas of weakened bone caused by missing teeth; however, it can also be used to resolve other issues, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development defects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gum disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial injury or trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After tooth extractions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After your jaw\u2019s strength has been restored and adequate healing has occurred, you can move forward with your implant placement surgery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Bone Grafting Performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist will use a local numbing agent or sedative to keep you comfortable as your gum tissue is opened to gain access to your jawbone. They\u2019ll place a bone graft using tissue from another area of your body or a donor on the treatment area. Your gum tissue will be sutured closed, and you\u2019ll need a few days to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your mouth will be healed on the surface in a couple of weeks, but it can take your jaw a few weeks to integrate with the graft. Your dentist will monitor the progression of your healing to determine the best time to schedule your placement surgery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give Your Dental Implants a Strong Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone needs bone grafting before getting dental implants, but it isn\u2019t uncommon. The procedure can be used along with a sinus lift and other procedures to create the healthy infrastructure your dental implants need to last for a lifetime. After just a few months, you\u2019ll never have to worry about a gap in your smile again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Wael M. Kassem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Kassem<\/a> earned his dental degree at Temple University and has continued his education in advanced specialties, like dental implants. He is a Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association and many other professional organizations. If you\u2019re ready to treat your tooth loss, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ismiledentalarts.com\/contact.html\">contact us<\/a> through our website or call (856) 341-9472 to request your consultation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first step to replacing your missing teeth with dental implants is a consultation with your dentist. Besides a visual examination, they rely on a CT scan of your mouth to determine if they are the right tooth replacement treatment for you. 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