Bone Grafting
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Missing teeth over a period of time can cause your jaw bone to atrophy, or resorb. This often results in poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants as well as long term shifting of remaining teeth and changes to facial structure. Most patients, in these situations, are not candidates for dental implants. Fortunately, today we have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.Major Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee). Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. In addition, special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum to protect the bone graft, as well as encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration, or guided tissue regeneration. Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tumor surgery, or congenital defects. Large defects are repaired using the patient’s own bone. This bone is harvested from a number of different areas depending on the size needed. The skull (cranium), hip (iliac crest), and lateral knee (tibia), are common donor sites. These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.
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Craig H. Rubinoff, DDS, MS
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I have a tooth that needed to be extracted for years, and I was a little nervous because of other findings of my tooth being extracted. But in the end, I am so happy I had the tooth removed and my mouth feels so much better. Thank you DR. Rubinoff and staff for everything,
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Dr Rubinoff and staff were wonderful. I had a deep cleaning on one quad, a gum graft and a bone graft to repair damage that occurred during Smile Direct orthodontic treatment. I paid upfront for the work, which included all visits. Follow-up visits never felt rushed or like they were an inconvenience to the Dr or staff. I am super happy with the treatment options he provided after my first visits, and with the results. All questions answered completely if I had any after the detailed explanations the Dr and staff gave. Thank you.
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