Treatment for Bone Loss
Your doctor can perform various bone grafting procedures to restore bone loss from prolonged missing teeth or preserve bone after an extraction, making you a candidate for dental implants.
Oral health can be affected by bone loss in the jaw. Tooth loss, injury, or gum disease can all cause bone loss. While dental implants can restore many smiles, there needs to be sufficient bone for successful treatment. Bone grafting is a common procedure for dental implant patients who require more bone in the jaw or as a part of other oral surgery treatments to improve oral health.
How Does Bone Loss Affect Oral Health?
In a healthy tooth, the root is located beneath the gums and is not usually visible. The root of the tooth holds the tooth in place and stimulates the jaw bone through eating and chewing. This stimulation helps to keep the quality and quantity of bone healthy. Bone loss can occur due to tooth loss, especially a tooth that has been lost for a long time. Gum disease, tumors, infection, and facial trauma injury can also cause bone loss.
Bone loss can affect the balance of the face, as well as chewing and speaking. Sometimes, tooth replacement options like dental implants can become difficult or impossible due to the severity of bone loss. The good news is that many patients who are experiencing bone loss can receive dental implants with a bone grafting procedure. Other oral surgery treatments can include bone grafting procedures too, such as facial trauma.
Types of Anesthesia
Boulder Oral Surgery performs a wide scope of oral surgery procedures and offers many types of anesthesia for the comfort and safety of our patients. The anesthesia used for your procedure will be selected by your oral surgeon. Your health history, personal preference, and unique treatment plan will all be considered when deciding which anesthesia is right for you.
Types of Bone Grafting Treatments
A bone grafting procedure involves applying a solution to the area where bone has been lost and/or where more bone is desired. This solution is composed of granulated bone or other healing agents and can be harvested from your own body or received from a tissue bank. There are many different kinds of bone grafting treatments. Your treatment plan will determine which bone grafting procedure you will receive, which may include one of the following:
- Sinus lift adds more bone to the naturally thin area between the maxillary sinus and the upper jaw.
- Socket preservation involves placing a bone graft immediately following an extraction.
- Ridge expansion adds more height or width to the alveolar ridge, which is what surrounds the teeth.
- Major bone grafting is typically performed on patients experiencing severe bone loss due to trauma, gum disease, tumor, or birth defect.
- Nerve repositioning involves moving the alveolar nerve to avoid potential damage before placing a dental implant.
Hear From Bone Grafting Patients
These patients can tell you about their firsthand experience undergoing bone grafting at our office.
Reviews From Our Bone Grafting Patients
"My name is Beven. I’m an engineer in Longmont, and I came to Boulder Oral Surgery for a bone graft and an implant. The atmosphere and the professionalism with which they went about things was fantastic. I felt really, really comfortable and felt, you know, that I had really been served well with this office. Oh, I would give Boulder Oral Surgery five stars. In fact, if there was a sixth, that would be what I would give them, so, they’re fantastic!"
"My name is Mary. I live in Longmont. I had three extractions and two bone grafts. I found the staff here to be very welcoming, pleasant, personable. Dr. Luter and I, I am someone who needs some information, which he provided. My procedure went very well. My recovery was like a breeze. I would recommend Boulder Oral Surgery & Dental Implants. I can assure to whomever I'm speaking, they will have an equally favorable experience."
"My name is Walter, I live in Lyons, and I came to Dr. Nedbalski at Boulder Oral Surgery to get a cyst removed with a bone graft and a full-arch replacement. I would say Dr. Nedbalski is very informative. I have never left the place not having my questions answered the way that made me feel good. My procedure went very well. I didn't have any pain at all. I'm looking forward to having a functional mouth, being able to eat a steak without any problems, and yeah, being able to smile. I would recommend Dr. Nedbalski to anybody that needed oral surgery."
"Hi, I’m Chasen. I am from Westminster, and I came to Boulder Oral Surgery to get a couple of extractions, bone grafts, and implants. When I first walked in, I felt very welcomed. The team here is very helpful and very comforting. I’ve had a lot of dental issues in the past, and I’m glad I found a specialist. It’s healed up perfectly fine. If you live in Gunbarrel and you need any sort of oral surgery done, come to Boulder Oral Surgery. "
"My name is Tom. I live in Boulder, Colorado. I came to Boulder Oral Surgery for a bone graft, an extraction, and two dental implants. When I first walked into the practice, immediately the staff was very friendly, very welcoming. Dr. Nedbalski is a fantastic oral surgeon. His bedside manner is very friendly. He seems to really care a lot about his patients. I felt so comfortable coming to him. I got my first dental implant four years ago from Dr. Nedbalski, and it is rock solid. It's still perfect. I never really felt any pain or anything, and it's been just a wonderful experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend Dr. Nedbalski for anyone looking for a great oral surgeon."
Building Better Smiles For Boulder
At Boulder Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, our goal is to bring you the best smile possible through exceptional oral surgery services tailored to meet your unique needs. From your first appointment to well after your procedure, we are here to support you on your journey to optimal oral health. We encourage you to reach out to our office to schedule a consultation and discover the life-changing power of oral surgery.