Rebuild the Foundation of Your Smile with Bone Grafting
Bone grafting in Swampscott, Massachusetts, is a surgical procedure that reconstructs your jawbone to restore its density and volume. At Red Rock Dental, Drs. Parisa Safaei and Michele Crohin offer advanced grafting techniques to improve jaw function and create a solid foundation for implants or other restorations. If you need bone grafting, trust our team to provide the best possible outcomes with utmost comfort and precision.
What is bone grafting?
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that involves transplanting healthy bone material (graft) into an area with insufficient bone. Bone grafting restores density, creating a strong foundation for future dental work. This surgical procedure also improves jaw function and facial aesthetics.
There are several types of bone grafting techniques:
- Bone augmentation: Bone augmentation is like adding new building material to a weakened foundation. Whether your jawbone has resorbed over time because of trauma, advanced gum disease, or prolonged tooth loss, bone augmentation reconstructs your bone to restore its volume and density.
- Socket preservation: Right after a tooth is removed, the socket (the hole where the tooth used to live) can begin to collapse. Socket preservation packs the space with bone graft material, preventing shrinkage before it even begins. This is a proactive way to maintain the shape and strength of your jaw until you’re ready for a replacement tooth.
- Sinus lift: Adding a bone graft in the upper back jaw is tricky. Sometimes, when teeth are missing up there, the sinus cavity hangs too low for an implant to be placed safely. A sinus lift gently raises the sinus floor and adds bone underneath it. Sinus augmentation makes space for a dental implant while ensuring everything above stays safe and supported.
Your jawbone is the foundation of your smile. Our bone grafting techniques strengthen your jawbone, opening up limitless possibilities for your smile.
What can I expect during bone grafting?
The procedure begins by examining your jawbone to determine the amount of bone needed. Then, our dentist anesthetizes your mouth before making a small incision on the gums to expose the underlying bone. The bone graft material is then carefully positioned and stitched in place.
Grafting options include:
- Autograft: The doctor harvests the bone graft from your body, particularly the hip, jaw, or tibia. This bone graft has a high success rate because it contains live cells and is highly biocompatible with the patient’s bone tissues. However, this bone graft needs an additional surgical site.
- Allograft: Your graft is sourced from a human donor (cadaver). It is processed to remove contaminants, maintaining its natural properties.
- Xenograft: These grafts are harvested from non-human sources, particularly bovine (cow). These grafts are meticulously processed to ensure they are safe and biocompatible for human use.
- Alloplast: These grafts are created from synthetic materials that mimic the properties of natural bone tissue. Alloplasts provide a suitable framework that supports new bone growth.
Over time, the jawbone integrates with the bone graft, stimulating bone regeneration. Although patients vary, many heal within 4-6 months. Our team will give you aftercare tips to maximize healing and minimize post-op complications.
Do you need bone grafting in Swampscott, MA?
Bone grafting is a simple procedure that rebuilds what’s been lost, providing several benefits, including:
- Improved jaw function
- A stable foundation for future dental work
- Enhanced facial aesthetics
- Stops further bone degradation
Don’t let bone loss limit your smile’s potential. Call (781) 590-3606 to rebuild your jawbone with high-quality bone grafting at Red Rock Dental.
