Following tooth loss, periodontal disease, or certain traumas, The jawbone can be reabsorbed and lose volume. In such cases, implant placement may require a prior bone grafting procedure to restore support and stability.
He Bone grafting allows us to increase the quantity or quality of available bone when it is not sufficient to place an implant with guarantees. In this way, we can plan safer, more stable, and longer-lasting rehabilitations.
Each case must be assessed individually, as not all patients have the same degree of bone loss or require the same type of regeneration.
The rate at which bone deteriorates, as well as the amount of bone loss that occurs, varies greatly among individuals. However, most bone loss occurs within the first eighteen months after extraction and continues throughout life. The body no longer uses or "needs" the maxilla, or the portion of the maxilla, so it deteriorates.
With bone grafting, we now have the ability not only to replace bone where it is lacking, but also from generate new bone growth at that location. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of the appropriate size, but it also gives us the opportunity to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
The following are the most common causes of jaw deterioration and bone loss that may require a bone graft procedure: