Your jawbone is made of living tissue. It plays a vital role in supporting the ecosystem of your healthy mouth and beautiful smile. It helps you perform many daily functions that you might take for granted, like speaking, biting, chewing, talking, and yawning. It plays a vital role in supporting your teeth. 

Do you have bone loss in your Jaw? Have you had a tooth extracted and discovered that you don’t have enough bone to support a dental implant? Is your smile affected by a sunken in look because of bone loss in your jaw? We know that this look can make anyone feel overwhelmingly self-conscious about the appearance of their smile.

When you need to replace a missing tooth and build up your jawbone health, our trained dentists at Sugarloaf Signature Dentistry can perform a bone graft with expert precision. We are fully equipped to give you the most up to date bone graft your tooth needs. Call our Suwanee, GA, office today to schedule your dental bone grafting consultation!

Call 770-497-9111 to talk to our friendly dental team at Sugarloaf Signature Dentistry. Schedule your consultation now, and we will help you decide if a dental bone graft is the right choice for you.

What Is A Bone Graft?

We frequently perform bone grafts, especially for our dental implants patients. You might be a good candidate for a bone graft for any of the following reasons:

• Tooth Loss: Missing teeth can lead to natural bone loss in the jaw, requiring bone graft work for structural support.
• Dental Implant Preparation: Bone grafts provide the necessary support and stability that your jawbone needs for dental implants.
• Bone Loss or Deterioration: Conditions like periodontal disease and other gum diseases can cause jawbone deterioration. This can necessitate a dental bone graft.
• Facial Trauma: Injuries to your face may result in bone loss that needs to be addressed with grafting.
• Developmental Defects: Some individuals have congenital or developmental defects in their jawbone that require correction.
• Orthodontic Treatments: In some cases, bone grafts are needed to provide adequate bone structure for orthodontic treatments.

In order to determine if you are a good candidate for a bone graft, you will need to visit our office for your consultation.

Schedule your appointment today! Our dentists will take X-rays and examine your teeth, gum tissue, jaw, and tooth roots. The x-rays that we take will help us identify bone loss and make a determination about where additional bone is needed. If you decide you can benefit from bone grafting, we will put together a treatment plan that meets your needs. 

Dental Bone Grafting For Implant Dentistry

If you are missing teeth, your jawbone will lack the necessary stimulation that it needs, causing it to recede. Jawbone loss can cause a snowball effect. It can result in additional bone and tooth loss, a sunken appearance, and poor overall health. Bone grafting is an effective procedure that replaces the missing portion of your jawbone so you can have a fuller, healthier smile. 

Dental implants are replacement teeth that are inserted into your jawbone. In order to be placed and succeed, a dental implant requires an appropriate level of bone. It is very common for patients who are considering dental implants to require a bone graft. A bone graft to assist with a dental implant has many benefits that affect the long-term health of your smile.

Building up your jawbone before your dental implant procedure comes with the following benefits:

• It adds bone density and volume for your implant procedure | A bone graft procedure will provide you with the appropriate level of supporting jawbone for your dental implant to be successful. 
• It ensures the longevity of your dental implant | A dental implant requires the support of your healthy jawbone. Your jawbone will hold your dental implant securely in place so that you can perform all of life’s daily activities that require your smile. Over a period of time, your dental implant will fuse with your jawbone. With this healing process, you will enjoy all of the benefits of a healthy tooth. 
• It supports your surrounding teeth after the dental implant procedure | Your surrounding jawbone and teeth also require the support of your bone graft to remain healthy.

Not sure if a bone graft is right for you? Give our office a call today and schedule your bone grafting consultation.

How Does A Dental Bone Grafting Procedure Work?

Our bone grafting procedure requires multiple steps:

1. During your consultation, we will work together to determine the type of graft and bone graft material that is right for you.
2. Before you come in for your dental bone graft procedure, we will administer a dental sedative to keep you relaxed and comfortable for the duration of your procedure. 
3. Next, we will place the bone graft material and apply a bone tissue growth factor to support the integration of your new jawbone. 
4. It will take time for your jawbone to heal and fuse with your surrounding jawbone. We will provide you with aftercare instructions to help you properly recover and maintain your oral health. 

Bone Grafting Aftercare And Healing Instructions

After your dental restoration procedure, we’ll make sure you’re all set with detailed instructions and any medications you might need. We’ll provide antibiotics to lower the risk of infection and special gels that can speed up your healing process. We do this to make sure you get back to feeling your best in no time.

If you’re experiencing any discomfort, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. You can use ice packs and anti-inflammatory medications to help reduce any swelling or pain. We also might suggest different over-the-counter pain relievers and recommend sticking to a soft foods diet for a little while. This will help keep you comfortable during your recovery journey.

Now, when it comes to your graft, it’s important to be patient. It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months for it to fully fuse with your jawbone. But once it’s all settled in, your jaw will be strong.

Rest assured, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Your well-being is our top priority, and we’re committed to make sure your dental experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

How Much Does A Bone Graft Cost?

There are a variety of factors that affect your cost. The portion of your jawbone replaced, the materials used, the time, and whether you will need a dental implant afterward will all affect your cost.

In order to provide you with a specific answer, we will need to examine your mouth. We will take X-rays and put together a treatment plan just for you during your consultation.

Call Our Team Today For A Stronger Jawline And A Better Dental Implant Foundation!

Remember that a healthy smile requires a healthy jawbone. Our dentists can perform your bone graft procedure to help strengthen your jawbone and provide a proper foundation for your smile. Our passion is to give you a fully functional bite and an amazing, confident, charismatic smile.

Call 770-497-9111 now! Our team at Sugarloaf Signature Dentistry in Suwanee is ready to schedule you for your bone graft consultation today. We can’t wait to meet you!