{"id":329,"date":"2020-02-23T00:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-23T00:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/?p=329"},"modified":"2020-03-23T00:07:59","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T00:07:59","slug":"bone-grafting-dental-implants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/23\/bone-grafting-dental-implants\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need Bone Grafting for Dental Implants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dental-implant-23-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dental-implant-23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dental-implant-23-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dental-implant-23-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dental-implant-23-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dental-implant-23-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you\u2019re among the 120 million Americans who have lost 1 or more teeth, you can enjoy a close replica of your natural smile with dental implants. Unlike any other dental prosthetic, they recreate the entire tooth structure, including the root. As a result, you\u2019ll require an oral surgery to insert the post into your jawbone. The long-term success of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a> requires your jaw to properly fuse to the post to support it. To give your new smile the foundation it needs to thrive, your dentist may recommend a bone graft.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Dental Implants Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A titanium implant post is surgically placed into your jawbone\nto act as a new root. This stimulates your jaw to encourage new bone growth.\nThrough a process called osseointegration, your bone will fuse to the post,\nallowing it to stay in place forever with the right aftercare, like maintaining\nyour oral hygiene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your jaw has healed, an abutment is connected to the\npost to attach your restoration. With your jawbone properly supporting the implant,\nyour new smile has over a 95% success rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Bone Graft?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A graft uses bone from another area of your body or from a\ndonor to add thickness to your weakened jaw. This restores the integrity of\nyour jaw to ensure it can support the post long-term. Although it adds another\nstep to your treatment plan, it\u2019s essential to give your new smile the support\nit needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do I Need a Bone Graft?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, if you\u2019ve lost bone density in your jaw from\ninfection or untreated tooth loss, you aren\u2019t a candidate for dental implants\nuntil after you\u2019ve had the issue corrected. In some cases, a bone graft is used\nalong with a sinus augmentation (lift) to create enough space between the implant\npost and the maxillary sinuses located on either side of your nose. Placing the\npost without enhancing the thickness of your bone will ultimately lead to dental\nimplant failure. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During your initial consultation, your dentist performs a\ncomprehensive consultation to determine if bone grafting is necessary using\nadvanced technology. 3D X-rays are widely used in dentistry to see more details\nthan what\u2019s possible using traditional imaging equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick, painless scans are taken of the oral structures to\ncreate a virtual tour of your mouth. The scans integrate with state-of-the-art\nsoftware to show every dimension of your jaw. Your dentist can view the\nthickness of your bone to determine if it can adequately support your dental\nimplant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhance Your Jawbone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve lost density in your jaw, you can still replace\nyour missing teeth with dental implants. Bone grafting will give your\nrestoration the support it needs. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Dr. Patrick Crowley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Patrick\nCrowley<\/a> earned his dental degree and went on to complete an AEGD residency\nprogram. Because of his qualifications and training, he\u2019s an active member of various\ndental organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Academy\nof General Dentistry. If you are ready to replace your missing teeth, Dr.\nCrowley can perform the comprehensive treatment plan you need. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patrickcrowleydds.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office<\/a>\ntoday to see if dental implants are right for you. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re among the 120 million Americans who have lost 1 or more teeth, you can enjoy a close replica of your natural smile with dental implants. Unlike any other dental prosthetic, they recreate the entire tooth structure, including the root. As a result, you\u2019ll require an oral surgery to insert the post into your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[197],"class_list":["post-329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-bone-graft"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Support Your Dental Implants with Bone Grafting<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019ve lost jawbone, you might not be a candidate for dental implants. 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