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Dental Bone Grafting

You can begin to restore your smile by building more bone with dental bone grafting in Shrewsbury, PA at Southern York Smile Care

SHREWSBURY, PA ORAL SURGERY

WHAT IS DENTAL BONE GRAFTING?

Begin to restore your smile with dental bone grafting in Shrewsbury, PA with Dr. Haywood

Bone grafting is a commonly used dental procedure in patients who want dental implants or other restorative treatments, but their current health does not allow for it. For a dental implant placement to be successful, the patient must have adequate jaw bone, height, and width. In most cases, when the jaw bone has deteriorated, it will not provide sufficient support for the implant or other restoration. Fortunately, advances in the oral surgery field have made bone grafting procedures much simpler, leading to reduced recovery times and improved patient outcomes.

Most bone grafting procedures will be performed under sedation so the patient will feel minimal to no pain during the procedure. Bone grafting material consisting of tiny granules of bone is applied to the area where the bone is lacking. This material is combined with growth factors to make healing faster. Depending on the patient’s needs, this bone material can be taken from the patient’s body. At the end of the procedure, sutures will be applied at the surgical sites, and the patient can rest until their driver can take them home.

Dr. Steven Haywood offers bone grafting procedures in his dental office in Shrewsbury. If you require bone grafting, Dr. Haywood can perform dental procedures for jaw restoration. Whether you are making room for dental implants or other restorative treatment or preserving an empty tooth socket, Dr. Haywood will work with you to form a treatment plan that produces the best results for your smile.

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Maintaining and restoring facial bone structure is essential for several reasons. Many dental procedures, such as dental implants, require an adequate amount of jaw bone for optimal results. Also, the jaw, as well as other facial bones, support the skin and muscles that are responsible for our outward aesthetic appearance. Our face can look prematurely aged without the support of the underlying bone. If you need dental bone grafting or dental implants, contact us to schedule your consultation at our Shrewsbury dental office. Dr. Haywood will be happy to discuss your treatment plan in full and answer any questions you have. Take the first step in restoring your beautiful smile by calling our dental office. We hope to hear from you soon!

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TYPES OF BONE GRAFTING PROCEDURES

There are many methods that can be used to restore the bone density in your jaw

During your consultation with Dr. Steven Haywood, an extensive evaluation of your oral health will be performed, and 3D C.B.C.T. scans of your mouth and face will likely be taken. He will also educate you about the anesthesia or sedation options to be considered for your treatment to maximize comfort. He performs several different bone grafting procedures to meet his patients’ needs.

Ridge Augmentation: When the bone surrounding your teeth has decreased due to trauma, tooth loss, or other factors, dental implants may not have an optimal foundation for placement. It may be recommended for a ridge augmentation procedure before placing your dental implants in such cases. The bone graft material will be inserted into the exact implant location to stimulate jaw bone growth.

Sinus Lift: The sinus is a hollow and narrow space in the middle of the face bordering the upper arch of teeth. In some cases, the bone that separates the sinus from the oral cavity that is too thin to support a dental implant may require a sinus lift procedure. During this procedure, a bone graft is placed in the jaw just below the sinus membrane.

Socket Graft: Immediately following a tooth extraction, the tooth socket can be filled with bone grafting material to prepare for a dental implant later. The socket is covered with gum tissue while your body naturally repairs the socket with the help of bone graft material.

Simultaneous Bone Grafting: All bone graft procedures might be completed simultaneously with your implant placement; however, this depends entirely on the amount of available bone. There may be enough of your natural bone present to place the implant, but additional bone may need to be added.

SHREWSBURY, PA ORAL SURGERY

THE STEPS OF A DENTAL BONE GRAFT PROCEDURE

A dental bone graft is necessary when bone loss has occurred in the jaw, this procedure is commonly performed prior to dental implant placement or when bone loss is negatively affecting neighboring teeth

Anesthesia

Dr. Haywood uses a local anesthetic to numb the surgical site. You may also need IV sedation if the tissue is sourced from your body or if you experience any kind of dental anxiety. egatively affecting neighboring teeth

EXTRACTION

If a tooth needs to be removed, a tooth extraction will be performed at this time.

Graft Insertion

Dr. Haywood will meticulously clean the area. If an extraction is not performed, an incision will be made in the gum tissue exposing the bone. Then, he will attach the bone graft material to the now exposed bone.

Stitching

Once the graft material has been placed, the surgical site is sutured closed using pins, plates, wires, cables, or even a titanium screw to hold the tissue together.

Recovery

In most cases, patients can plan to return home the same day as your procedure, but you will need a driver if you received sedation or general anesthesia. It requires four to six months — and sometimes longer — to completely heal the surgical site and the jaw bone to be ready for a dental implant. Dr. Steven Haywood will provide instructions to care for the area, and you should follow these closely to prevent failure or complications.

All-On-4 Dental Implants, Snap-On Implant Teeth, and Front Tooth Implants in Shrewsbury, PA

OTHER RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY SERVICES

All On Four Implants

With all on four implants, a dental professional will surgically insert four titanium posts into your jawbone as the main anchors, so there is no need to replace each lost tooth individually. Instead, they can then attach a permanent denture to those four areas for a seamless look across your entire mouth.

Snap-on Implant Tooth

Snap-on implant teeth are full arch dentures or partial dentures that rest partially on the gums and are connected to snaps on implants. These are vastly different from traditional dentures and partials because they just hold so much better. This is the most affordable style of implant teeth we can offer.

Front Tooth Implant

A front tooth implant is more difficult to complete successfully because everyone can see it. It is literally right underneath your nose! Front teeth implants have become somewhat of a specialty for us because they combine the demands of excellent oral surgery and exceptional cosmetic dentistry. Front tooth implants in the smile zone are frequently more complex and often more costly.

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TESTIMONIALS

Had a fabulous experience at Dr. Steven Haywood’s office today! From the moment I stepped in I felt as if changing from my previous dentist office to this one was the best decision I’d made. Experience speaks for itself and this office is definitely the place for someone who wants to be taken care of by a professional!

From the 1st visit, I was totally comfortable with Dr. Haywood and staff! I had surgery and dentures made and have to say I am extremely ecstatic with the outcome! The staff is very professional and fun. They have such a warm welcome all the time. Maddie is a great fit with Dr. Haywood. I have no fear walking into their office (as I have had with other offices). I highly recommend this office for anyone who needs surgery, dentures, or implants. Ilana is absolutely wonderful when it comes to your billing questions and just a true sweetheart.

Had a need for emergency tooth extraction, my dentist does not pull teeth. Referred me to an oral surgeon in Towson. Soonest appointment was April 14 and required a consultation before doing anything. I called several dentists in SYC, same, nothing until April, all requiring consultation before treatment. Saw someone suggest Dr. Haywood in Shrewsbury! Called and they got me in for an emergency visit that same day, completed all dental needs that same day! Office staff and Dr are topnotch! Highly recommend this practice! Will be returning for all my future dental needs! His fee was less expensive than the oral surgeon and all others in Shrewsbury! Thank you Dr. Haywood and staff!

The staff is kind, and Dr. Haywood was not too busy to talk to me and explain everything to me and answer all my questions. He even put in music that I like while working on my teeth. Personal.

Get your dental bone grafting questions answered in Shrewsbury, PA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take for a dental bone graft to heal?

You might feel back to your usual normal self as early as a week or two, but completely healing dental bone grafting can take anywhere from three to nine months – sometimes even longer. Recovery times vary due to several factors, including the type of graft, the area in which the graft was placed, and your body’s healing capacity.

How painful is dental bone grafting?

Most patients who receive dental bone grafts do just fine and are completely pain-free as long as they take the antibiotics as prescribed.

What is more painful bone graft or implant?

Patients who have dental bone grafts may experience a bit more discomfort than the average simple implant patient, as some surgical techniques lead to more discomfort than others.

Is bone grafting permanent?

Bone grafting is a dental procedure that involves the surgeon using a unique bone grafting material and applying it to areas of the jaw that need a boost. The graft takes a few months to heal and grow new bone to become a permanent part of the mouth.

When can I chew on bone graft?

Following a bone graft, your diet should be softer for at least two days. Avoid hot liquids or chewing on the bone grafting site. It is generally safe to return to your regular diet after 48 hours but avoid chewing on the surgical site for at least two months.

How long after bone graft can I brush my teeth?

For the first seven days, do not brush the teeth on either side of the bone graft site. After those seven days, gently brush the surrounding teeth surfaces as long as the bristles do not disturb the graft site.