Bone Grafting in Las Vegas, Nevada
Bone loss can happen for a variety of reasons, but no matter the cause–it is permanent. This can cause significant quality of life problems, including loose teeth or total tooth loss. We offer treatment that can address the underlying cause of your bone loss, plus regenerative therapy through bone grafting surgery. With proper treatment, we can regrow jaw bone tissue to prepare you for permanent tooth replacements such as dental implants. For periodontal therapy in Las Vegas, look no further than BYND Dental.
Grafting Restores Volume and Density in the Jawbone
Time is of the essence. Untreated bone loss can result in loose teeth and even tooth loss. As a result, chewing and speaking can become difficult. Worse still, jawbone loss can cause an individual’s face to lose its natural shape over time.
A timely dental bone graft can help counteract these effects, restoring volume and density to the jawbone.
What Is Bone Grafting?
Oral bone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces lost bone tissue with transplanted tissue. The bone grafting material can be derived from your body or synthetically manufactured.
Once in place, the bone graft sets up a space for the healing process to take place, enabling the body to rebuild bone tissue where needed.
What Should I Expect During Treatment?
The steps in the bone grafting procedure are as follows:
- Local anesthetic is administered before the surgery begins.
- The next step is for your dentist to make a small incision in your gums. The gum tissue is carefully lifted back to reveal the jawbone.
- After cleaning and disinfecting the area, the dentist will insert bone grafting material.
- Next, a membrane is usually applied to the bone graft to provide additional protection.
- Finally, stitching brings closure to the incision.
Is Oral Bone Grafting Right For Me?
Dental bone grafts are highly recommended if bone loss in the jaw has occurred. In the event that you are experiencing one of the following situations, bone grafting may be a good option for you.
- Tooth extraction: Sometimes there is too little bone tissue left at the site of tooth extraction, especially if the tooth was removed a long time ago. To allow for permanent tooth restoration to take place, bone grafting may be necessary.
- Gum disease: Bone grafting can help you if you have experienced bone loss as a result of advanced gum disease.
- Unsupported dental prosthesis. Bone grafting can be beneficial if your gums need to be rebuilt so that your dentures or dental implants can be supported. Some partial dentures and bridges can be supported with dental implants as abutment teeth.
Before we begin bone grafting, we will have to address other health concerns. For example, there would be little point in restoring bone tissue if you have untreated gum disease. We can advise you on the proper treatment plan to prepare you for oral surgery.
We Can Perform Bone Grafting Surgery to Prepare You for Dental Implants
You may need bone grafting surgery to support your remaining natural teeth. We can perform the procedure to help you regain adequate oral health, but we can also prepare your jaw for dental implants in the event of tooth loss. We’d love to talk with you more about the treatment process and what you can expect from oral surgery at BYND Dental. Call (702) 362-9353 today.