Bone Grafting Overview:
Bone grafting is a crucial procedure in implant dentistry, especially when there is insufficient bone volume to support dental implants. It involves adding bone graft material to the jawbone to augment and regenerate lost or damaged bone tissue. This creates a sturdy foundation for the placement of dental implants, ensuring long-term success and stability.
At our practice, we offer advanced bone grafting techniques, including Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) and SMART grafting, to enhance bone volume and quality for optimal implant placement. In many instances where you were told implant placement isn’t possible due to lack of bone, bone can be regenerated to allow for predictable and stable implant placement.
Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR):
GBR is a technique used to regenerate bone in areas where there is bone loss or inadequate bone volume. It involves placing a membrane over the bone graft material to protect and guide the growth of new bone. The membrane acts as a barrier, preventing soft tissue from infiltrating the bone graft, containing the bone graft, and allowing bone cells to populate the area.
Over time, the body's natural healing processes kick in, and new bone begins to form around the graft material. The membrane helps guide and contain this bone growth, resulting in increased bone volume and density. Once the bone has regenerated and matured, it provides a solid foundation for dental implants. This ensures the implants are secure and stable, allowing for the successful restoration of missing teeth.SMART Grafting (Subperiosteal Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Ridge Augmentation Technique):
SMART grafting is an innovative approach to ridge augmentation that combines bone grafting with minimally invasive techniques for optimal results. This technique is particularly beneficial for aesthetic areas of the mouth, such as the front teeth.
SMART grafting offers a minimally invasive approach and involves making small incisions in the gum tissue to access the deficient bone area. This minimally invasive approach reduces trauma to the surrounding tissues and promotes faster healing.
The bone graft material is then placed into the targeted area to augment the ridge and create an ideal shape and contour for dental implant placement. In some cases, Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) may be used in conjunction with SMART grafting. PRF is a concentration of growth factors derived from the patient's own blood, which enhances the healing process and accelerates bone regeneration.
SMART grafting is specifically designed to improve the aesthetic outcomes of dental implant treatment. By augmenting the ridge with precision and minimal invasiveness, it creates a more natural and pleasing appearance for the final restoration.
Both GBR and SMART grafting are effective techniques for bone grafting in preparation for dental implants. These advanced methods allow us to enhance bone volume, density, and contouring, ensuring successful implant placement and optimal aesthetic outcomes.
At our practice, we are dedicated to using the latest technologies and techniques, including GBR and SMART grafting, to provide our patients with the highest standard of care for dental implant treatment. If you are considering dental implants and require bone grafting, we invite you to schedule a consultation to discuss your options and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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Dr. Whetman specializes in state-of-the-art techniques to restore healthy gum & bone tissue including dental implants, periodontal therapies to treat gum disease, aesthetic crown lengthening, tooth extraction, frenectomy, gum grafting, bone grafting, pathology, and sedation. We look forward to making you smile about your smile.