Dental Implants & Bone Graft In Springfield VA
What Is A Dental Implant and Bone Graft?
A dental implant and bone graft is a surgical procedure that increases the amount of bone in the jaw to support a dental implant.
Why is a bone graft needed?
The jawbone may be too soft or thin to support the implant Bone loss may have occurred due to periodontal disease or tooth extraction
What is the procedure?
A surgeon transplants bone from another part of the jaw or uses a synthetic bone graft The bone graft is placed next to the thin bone and allowed to heal Once the graft is healed, the dental implant is placed in the healed ridge.
What are the materials used?
Bone from the patient’s own body Bone from a human donor Bone from an animal source Synthetic bone graft made from calcium phosphate or calcium sulfate.
How long does it take to heal?
Initial healing takes about a week, but it can take up to one year for the bone graft to fully heal