Bone Gum Grafting
Gum Grafting Treatment at Smile Lab in Dallas,TX
Bone & Gum Health
What is Bone Grafting?
At Smile Lab, bone grafting entails transplanting bone tissue from a bone bank or other parts of the body into a patient’s jaw. This treatment is commonly used to support new dental implants or to reconstruct the structure of a patient’s face. Once in place, the existing bone and donated bone begin to fuse together, forming a stable and robust foundation.
Main Reasons for a Bone Graft at Smile Lab
Our team at Smile Lab uses bone grafts in a variety of scenarios. The following dental conditions may suggest the necessity for a bone graft:
- Reasons for dental implants include bone loss from extractions, insufficient bone tissue in the jaw, facial structure restoration following accident or tooth loss, and aesthetic enhancement of the smile.
- A bone graft should ideally be performed using bone taken straight from the patient’s hip, tibia, or an underutilized part of the jaw.
- However, in some circumstances, our team may have to use bone from a cadaver, cow, or pig.
- Many dentists use synthetic materials that have the density and strength of bone.
Other Cases That Require a Bone Graft!
Certain advanced operations can necessitate a bone graft. Two of the most popular treatments we undertake are maxillary sinus floor augmentation and alveolar ridge enlargement.
Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation
A maxillary sinus floor augmentation, also known as a sinus lift, involves increasing the quantity of bone in the upper jaw to allow room for a dental implant. During the procedure, our surgeon will make a small hole in the lateral wall of the sinus and insert a bone transplant. Once the patient has healed and the graft has fused with the surrounding bone, our dentist can place the dental implant.
Alveolar Ridge Expansion
Ridge expansion, in its most extreme form, entails surgically breaking the alveolar ridge. Our surgeon will next inject a bone graft into the newly generated area, which will eventually support a dental implant.
Causes of Gum Recession?
As we age, most people experience mild to moderate gum recession. It symbolizes an unavoidable truth of life that we will all face to some extent during our golden years. However, key significant factors that can expedite the process at any age include:
Factors contributing to gum disease include:
- cigarette smoking
- improper brushing with hard-bristled toothbrushes
- gingivitis, periodontitis
- diabetes, genetics
- natural hormonal swings.
Our Smile Lab experts can prescribe specific medications to treat some cases of minor gum recession. However, advanced cases may necessitate a gum transplant.
Signs That You Have Receding Gums
Some dental problems are caused by:
- Disease
- Accidents
- Natural effects of aging
Gums normally recede slowly over time, therefore the onset of gum recession is often overlooked. However, after a few years, patients may notice other symptoms that warn them to their gum loss.
Some of the indicators of receding gums are:
- Symptoms include sensitivity to food
- beverage temperatures
- dental cavities along the gum line
- swollen and bleeding gums
- shifting teeth
- general pain.
If you have any of the symptoms listed above or notice that your gums are receding, contact Smile Lab to avert bone or tooth loss.
