Bone Grafting

A bone graft is a dental procedure that is needed when a patients jawbone isn't able to support a dental implant or restorative device. It also repairs botched implant sites, structural damage, gum disease, and injuries. The bone graft, once placed and healed, strengthens the jaw for other procedures. Dr. Martin Urban, D.D.S. of Martin Urban DDS LLC in Waltham, offers bone grafting services.

 

An implant or replacement tooth can’t be placed if the jaw is not large enough or strong enough. With the majority of cases, this is caused by missing teeth. Teeth are needed to keep the bone and tissue strong. Without it, the jaw bone will disintegrate. An x-ray will allow us to see the state and size of the remaining bone. This lets Dr. Urban evaluate and decide if a bone graft is necessary. If so, the bone will either be taken from another area of the mouth or received from a tissue bank.

 

At the procedure, you will be placed under general anesthesia. A cut or incision will be made along the jawbone. The bone graft will be inserted and held in place using pins, plates, screws, wires, and/or cables. Upon completion, the incision will be stitched and bandaged.

 

Recovery depends on the patient's health and the size of the graft. It can take from two weeks to up to a year. Make sure to follow any post-operative instructions given by Dr. Urban and our staff. Regular appointments will make sure your recovery is on track, and allow detection of any issues.

 

If you are in need of a bone graft, contact Dr. Martin Urban, D.D.S. of Martin Ubran DDS LLC. Our office is located in Waltham, MA. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call 508-425-9640.

 

 

What Is A Bone Graft?

A bone graft is the term for harvesting bone material from a healthy location and grafting it to a location that is broken or weakened.  Dr. Martin Urban, DDS performs bone grafts on patients in need of dental implants.  Missing a tooth for an extended period of time can leave the jaw bone vulnerable and compromise its structure.  When a patient needs an implant for a permanent replacement tooth, a bone graft reinforces the jaw bone so it is strong enough to handle the placement of an implant. 

In the same procedure, bone material is harvested from a healthy location in the patient’s mouth and grafted to the compromised area of the jaw bone.  This strengthens the weakened bone, and encourages growth of new bone material as it heals.  After the procedure, the bone graft will be monitored over the course of months.  When the jaw bone has strengthened enough to handle the placement of an implant, Dr. Martin Urban, DDS can move forward with the patient’s plan of care.

To learn more about bone grafting and all the services provided at the dental practice of Dr. Martin Urban, DDS, visit www.martinurbandds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Martin Urban, DDS in Boston, MA, call 508-425-9640.