When teeth are lost, or you have gum disease, you can experience bone loss in the jaw. Unfortunately, having a stable and healthy jawbone to support your dental implants would be best. Without bone grafting, some patients would not be candidates for dental implants.
To graft bone, your dentist or specialist may use animal, donor, synthetic, or a bit of your bone to help restore jawbone health. This dental surgery in Fishers, IN, means your dental implant posts will have a solid underpinning to stabilize and support your new smile.
The grafted bone allows your implant posts to integrate. Within a few months, you should be ready for replacement teeth (crowns) or a fixed prosthetic (bridge or denture).
Dental Implant Care and Upkeep
You're ready to enjoy your new smile after bone grafting, implant placement, and tooth or prosthetic attachment.
However, upkeep is essential to long-term success:
- Continue seeing your dentist for checkups.
- Brush your teeth at least twice daily.
- Floss your teeth at least once daily.
- Talk to your dentist if you notice oral health changes.
Dental Implants Are Still the Gold Standard in Tooth Replacement
Do you have missing teeth? Are you concerned about jawbone loss? Contact a friendly dental team member today to learn more about dental implants and how we can help you achieve them.