Dental Implants - Bone Graft Treatment  

 

One of the main suitability factors for dental implant treatment is the presence of sufficient bone in the jaw. Generally, the quality and quantity of jawbone present gives an indication of how the bone healed after the tooth came off, and is usually not related to any underlying medical condition. Many years ago, people assumed that if a patient did not have enough bone in their jaw, they would be found unsuitable for teeth implant treatment. However, modern advances in dentistry have ensured that patients with insufficient bone in their jaw can have the bone rebuilt, by undergoing bone grafting procedures.

 

What are bone grafts?

 

Bone grafting procedures are much more straightforward than most patients think. When a patient consults with a implant dentist about teeth implant treatment, he or she will first assess the density of bone in the patient's jaw. If it is found that there is not enough bone to continue with dental implant treatment, the implant dentist may advise a bone graft procedure. Next, the implant dentist will discuss different types of bone grafts with the patient, before deciding on the most suitable one.

 

Once this has been decided upon, the bone graft procedure will be performed. Below is a brief outline of the treatment:

 

• First, the gum at the site of the bone graft is cut, to create a flap of skin.
• After exposing the jawbone, the bone graft material is placed onto the site.
• This bone graft material is covered with a protective membrane to protect the bone from germs, and ensure that the bone heals properly.
• Finally, the gum flap is replaced and carefully sutured.

 

After it is determined that the site of the bone graft has fully healed, the implant dentist may begin placing dental implants. Also known as teeth implants, these dental implants usually require an additional healing period of around 3-6 months.

 

The Harley Street Dental Clinic is a leading centre of dentistry in the heart of London, which is experienced in placing dental implants. Over the years, the team of skilled implant dentists at The Harley Street Dental Clinic have fitted teeth implants for numerous patients, in a pain-free manner. The clinic has featured in leading national publications like The Daily Mail, The Guardian and The London Evening Standard.

 

The Harley Street Dental Clinic is one of UK's leading dental implants clinics, and can be contacted on 020 7486 1059 or info@hsdc.net.