What You Need to Know About Bone Grafting and Dental Implants

At Omnia Dental, we offer dental implants, the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. If, however, you have advanced periodontal (gum) disease or have been missing teeth for some time, you may have bone loss in the area, which can interfere with the success of your implant procedure. Dr. Shtilman may recommend a bone graft to rebuild the bone, creating a solid foundation for implant restorations custom-crafted to closely match your smile. We invite you to visit our Buffalo Grove practice to get started today.

How Does Bone Loss Occur?

Your tooth roots do more than hold your teeth in place. They help stimulate your jawbone, maintaining its quality and density. If you lose one or more teeth as a result of trauma, periodontal disease, or deep decay, the bone in the area naturally begins to resorb and deteriorate, leading to bone loss. This process can affect your facial structure and cause the neighboring teeth to shift out of alignment. Moreover, bone loss can compromise the success of implant dentistry and may also affect the comfort and function of traditional dentures.

What Are Dental Implants? 

Dental implants are small, screw-like titanium posts that we place in your jawbone to replace missing tooth roots. As the area heals, the implant will integrate with the surrounding bone, providing a secure foundation for supporting implant restorations, providing stability comparable to your natural teeth.

At Omnia Dental, we offer a range of implant restorations, including the following:

• Single Tooth Implants: An aesthetic dental crown can cover a single implant, providing a gold standard solution for replacing a missing tooth.
• Implant-Supported Bridges: An implant bridge can replace two or more teeth in a row, providing exceptional stability and function.
• Overdentures: These removable implant-supported dentures offer a more stable and reliable alternative to traditional dentures, enhancing the appearance and function of your smile.
• All-on-4s: All-on-4s are supported by as few as four implants, providing a superior solution for replacing a complete arch of teeth. An oral surgeon or periodontist will place your implants for this type of restoration, and our team will complete the procedure by creating your high-quality, custom restoration.

Why Would You Need a Bone Graft?

Replacing one or more missing teeth using dental implants is one of the best choices you can make for your smile. However, bone loss in the area can interfere with the success of your implant procedure. A bone graft involves placing a grafting material to help the body build new bone, creating a solid foundation to support one or more dental implants, depending on your unique needs.

Aside from implant dentistry, a bone graft may be recommended to support and save a tooth that’s lost its support due to advanced periodontal disease, a condition known as periodontitis. The procedure helps provide support to keep the affected tooth in place. Dr. Shtilman may also recommend a bone graft right after extracting a tooth, a procedure known as ridge preservation, to maintain healthy bone mass in the area and ensure the success of future dental implant placement.

Bone Grafts Near Me in Buffalo Grove, IL

If bone loss is interfering with dental implant placement, Dr. Shtilman may recommend a bone graft to restore your candidacy for the gold standard tooth replacement solution. Our patient-centered team at Omnia Dental is committed to providing the highest-quality care using the latest technology and techniques. We strive to ensure you achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful, and functional smile. We invite you to call us at 847-495-2292 to schedule your appointment or request one online today!