Bone Grafting Brookline
Rebuilding a Solid Foundation For a Stronger Smile
Bone grafting is designed to rebuild your jawbone with either donor or synthetic bone so it can regain its strength and eventually accommodate dental implants or other tooth restorations. With an in-house periodontist, our team at Brookline Dental Wellness can take care of every aspect of your care in one place, ensuring a smooth-sailing and convenient experience. Call our office to discuss whether you are a good candidate for bone grafting.
Why Choose Brookline DentalWellness for Bone Grafts?
- Experienced, In-House Periodontist on Staff
- Tailored Treatment Plans Based on Patients’ Smile Needs
- Enhanced Dental Technology for Precise, Comfortable Care
What is a Bone Graft?
A bone graft is a procedure that restores missing bone tissue in the jaw. Typically, it is performed before dental implant surgery or when bone loss causes oral health problems.
The goal of this procedure is to increase the volume or density of the jawbone so that it repairs itself naturally. This is extremely important with dental implants, as the posts must have proper support from the jaw to act as replacement roots for your prosthetic teeth.
How Does a Bone Graft Work?
Your periodontist in Brookline will first numb your mouth, then make a small incision in your gums to access your jawbone. After gently moving the tissue to the side, the area will be cleaned and disinfected to prepare for the bone grafting material. The material may come from a donor or synthetic source or may even be taken from another area in your own body. After placement, the area will be covered with a special tissue membrane to assist healing, and the gum tissue will then be closed to allow the healing process to begin.
Recovering from a Bone Graft
The initial healing period for a dental bone graft takes about one week. However, the graft itself needs at least three months to heal, or longer for larger grafts. Typical side effects include tenderness, bruising, and swelling. You may be prescribed antibiotics to help prevent infection, as well as pain relievers to help manage pain.
Your dentist will provide you with aftercare instructions to help you adjust your diet and lifestyle during the healing process. It is not uncommon to lose small bone fragments from your surgical site during the first few days of healing. The great news is that dental bone grafts have an extremely high success rate and are a reliable way to provide a solid foundation for your dental implant treatment!