Michigan Oral Surgeon

Bone Grafting in Ann Arbor, Adrian, Dexter & Plymouth

Bone Grafting Promotes Bone Growth in a Desired Area

Bone grafting is a procedure that promotes new bone growth to add width or height to a desired area. In oral surgery, bone grafting may be required before undergoing an additional procedure, such as dental implant placement.
Most bone deficits can be successfully treated with grafting. Bone grafting may use bone from the patient’s own jaw or from a tissue bank. There are several types of grafting procedures available depending on what type of bone restoration is needed. Michigan Oral Surgeons specializes in implant-supported tooth restorations and their associated procedures, such as bone grafting.

Socket Preservation

When a tooth is removed, bone loss occurs in that area. Socket preservation prevents bone loss from happening at the tooth extraction site. The procedure involves filling the socket with bone granules immediately after the tooth is removed. This bone is usually from a tissue bank and is completely replaced by your own bone in about 4 months.
Having the right amount of bone to support a dental implant is essential to the implant’s success. Socket preservation may be recommended if you intend to have an implant replace a tooth about to have extracted.

Sinus Grafting

The area that separates the maxillary sinus from the upper jaw is usually thin. To provide enough bone to support implants, a sinus graft (also called a sinus lift) may be recommended. This graft lifts up the sinus membrane by adding bone to this thin area. In some cases, a dental implant may be placed at the same time as a sinus graft.
A sinus lift is a common procedure and can be performed either under local anesthesia or intravenous sedation to enable implant placement in the upper back jaw region.

Onlay grafting

Unlike the sinus graft that uses granular bone from a tissue bank, this bone may be obtained from the lower jaw of the patient. The bone is then transferred to the site to be reconstructed and secured in place. The donor site heals well and does not weaken or change the shape of the jaw or face.
Large defects may require the collection of bone from more than one area of the jaw or, in situations where there is extensive bone loss, it may be necessary to harvest bone from the hip. Our oral surgeons have the training and experience to perform all types of grafting procedures to facilitate your implant treatment.

Our oral surgeons will complete a thorough oral examination and X-ray evaluation of your gums, teeth, and jaws to determine if you need a bone grafting procedure. Each bone graft option has its own set of benefits and risks, which is why we work closely with our patients to develop a plan to enhance aesthetics and oral function. Your personalized treatment place will also include your selection of anesthesia.

Types of Anesthesia

There are three main types of anesthesia that we use at our practice:

Local

Local anesthesia is commonly used for minor oral surgical procedures such as simple dental extractions, single dental implant placement, or small soft tissue biopsies in the mouth. Local anesthetic only affects the site to be worked on.

IV Sedation

IV sedation is administered directly into the patient’s vein. The medications act to give the patient a combination of tranquility, sedation, and amnesia. The amount and type of medication given will determine the depth of anesthesia. This technique is most commonly used during the removal of impacted wisdom teeth, extensive dental implant surgery, or any surgical treatment that is more complex.

Nitrous Oxide

This is commonly known as laughing gas. This is a mild sedative that is administered through inhalation. It is commonly used in young children and is always accompanied by a local anesthetic injection in the area to be treated. After the treatment is completed, the patient will breathe some oxygen for a few minutes, and the sedative effects of the gas will dissipate.

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