Bone grafting is a process that supplements the bone that supports your teeth and increases their density. One reason our dentists at Echeverri Dental Center would recommend bone grafting is if you want a dental implant but don’t have the jawbone mass to support it.
How We Determine Jawbone Density
We measure bone levels using advanced imaging such as digital x-rays, panoramic x-rays, and 3-D cone beam CT scans. Insufficient bone prevents certain procedures from being successful, but also puts remaining teeth at risk.
If bone levels continue to decline, commonly due to tooth loss or advanced periodontal disease, surrounding teeth become unstable and loosen. Bone grafting at our Houston, TX, dental office helps prevent mobile teeth and allows patients to get implants to replace missing teeth.
How Bone Grafting Works
We obtain bone for grafting in several ways, including using your bone, bone from a donor, or a bone substitute. Bone from these resources is a safe solution, similar to receiving a blood transfusion.
After our dentist expertly places the grafting material, it supplements the bone to increase its mass. It can take 3–6 months for the graft to heal, after which we can plan successful implant placement.
Do You Need Bone Grafting in Spring Branch?
If you have been told you don’t have enough bone in your jaw to receive a dental implant, bone grafting might be the solution. Please call Echeverri Dental Center in Houston, TX, so we can see if you’re a candidate for bone grafting and how the process works.
