Bone and Sinus Grafting Algonquin, IL

Modern advances in dental tools, techniques, and technology have revolutionized the bone grafting process, making it a fairly simple procedure with a wide array of treatment applications.

What Is a Bone Graft?

A bone grafting procedure is a type of regenerative surgery where a bone graft (a sample of tissue that can come from a variety of synthetic and natural sources) is placed within a targeted treatment area.

What Is the Purpose of a Bone Grafting Procedure in Dentistry?

In dentistry, bone grafting is used to replace and regenerate bone tissue. Bone grafting is used to restore and strengthen areas of the jawbone or other oral or maxillofacial structures that might have been weakened or degenerated as a result of periodontal disease, tooth loss, age, infection, long-term denture wear, injury, traumatic tooth extraction, or other reasons.

Why You Might Need a Bone Graft

There are several reasons why our dentist might recommend a bone grafting procedure for you. Some of the most common treatment plans that require bone grafting include:

• Dental Implant Placement - Dental implants require adequate support from the jawbone to replace one or more missing teeth. A bone graft can be placed prior to a dental implant to increase bone volume at the treatment location. Additionally, in cases where bone degeneration occurs after an implant has been placed, a bone graft might be used to bolster the support around the existing dental implant.
• Save Natural Teeth - Patients with severe periodontal disease suffer bone loss as a result of bacterial infection. In these cases, bone grafting can help to save their natural teeth by strengthening and regenerating the alveolar bone.
• Tooth Extraction - In some instances, jawbone matter supporting a tooth can be lost during a tooth extraction. Dentists often place bone grafts during tooth extraction procedures to maintain the patient's bone structure.
• Cosmetic Treatments - Bone grafts can be placed for aesthetic purposes in order to improve the balance between the teeth and gum tissues.

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‍The Bone Grafting Process

A simple oral surgery, bone grafting is performed with the treatment area fully numbed using local anesthetic. Each procedure is slightly different, and our dentist provides each patient with personalized aftercare instructions to ensure a swift and simple recovery, healing, and bone regeneration process.

Ridge Augmentation

A ridge augmentation is a type of bone grafting procedure that is designed to increase volume in either the maxillary alveolar ridge (upper arch of the jawbone) or the mandibular alveolar ridge (lower arch of the jawbone). These ridges contain the anatomical features that hold and support the teeth.

Ridge augmentations can be performed for a variety of reasons. These types of bone grafts can be restorative or cosmetic, helping to restore or enhance the contours and balance of the gum line, teeth, and jawbone.

Bone and Sinus Grafting with Our Dentist in Algonquin, IL

At Root Dental, we're proud to provide our patients with comprehensive care, including bone grafting procedures. To learn more about bone grafting or to request a consultation, we welcome you to contact our Algonquin Dental office today.

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