{"id":1301,"date":"2023-07-27T06:36:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T10:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/?p=1301"},"modified":"2023-08-29T18:36:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T22:36:59","slug":"bone-graft-before-dental-implant-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/bone-graft-before-dental-implant-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Might Need a Bone Graft to Get Dental Implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Today, dental implants<\/a> are the \u201cgold standard\u201d of tooth replacement. That\u2019s only natural \u2013  they have unique benefits compared to dentures or bridges. Even so, not everyone qualifies for these prosthetics at first. Some patients will need a bone graft before dental implant treatment. Without the former service, one\u2019s new teeth won\u2019t work like they should. Your Massapequa Park dentist can explain if you\u2019d like to learn more. To that end, here\u2019s why your dental implants may require a bone graft beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s a (Dental) Bone Graft?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In essence, a (dental) bone graft is a surgery that inserts bone tissue into your jaw. Its main function is to increase your jawbone\u2019s density and thickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, the bone added by the grafting process comes from another body part. Dentists will typically place it within the extracted tooth\u2019s socket. From there, the graft will promote bone growth and healing that strengthen your jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Would You Need One to Get Implants?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be honest, implants need dense bone tissue for support. They can\u2019t be placed or properly fuse with your jawbone otherwise. If a dentist attempted to force treatment anyway, the result would be severe implant failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, extended tooth loss erodes the jawbone. The condition weakens your bite, depriving your jaw of the stimulus to maintain itself. As such, many patients who need implants lack jaws strong enough for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a bone graft can actually solve this dilemma. It makes your jawbone dense enough to handle implants. From there, placement surgery and fusion would likely succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Know if a Bone Graft is Needed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you don\u2019t know whether your jaw is too weak for implants. (Fair enough \u2013 most people aren\u2019t experts in jawbone erosion.) Still, you can do a few things to see if a bone graft would be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One approach is to assess your odds for bone resorption. In particular, consider whether these risk factors apply to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n