Dr. Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental, located in Parker, CO., offers dental surgery such as bone grafting to our patients. Bone grafting happens when a patients jawbone isn’t large enough or strong enough to support a dental implant. To remedy this, a procedure is done to enhance the jawbone.
When a patient has missing teeth that aren’t replaced, the bone that housed those teeth begins to degenerate. The teeth are needed to keep the bone strong. A bone graft then becomes necessary in order to receive a dental implant. Bone grafts can also be used to repair compromised implant sites, structural damage, gum disease, and injuries. At your appointment with Dr. Kattaura, an x-ray will be taken of your mouth and jaw. From here, it can be determined how much jaw bone is needed. Commonly, the bone graft is taken from a bone in another area of the mouth. Other times the bone will be acquired from a tissue bank.
At the procedure, you will most likely be placed under general anesthesia. An incision in the skin will be made upon the designated area. The bone will be put into place using pins, plates, screws, wires, and/or cables. Once finished, Dr. Kattaura will stitch and bandage the area.
Recovery depends on the patient's health and the size of the graft. Recovery can range between two weeks to a full year. Remember to follow any and all post-operative instructions. Avoid vigorous activity while healing.
If you are in need of an oral surgeon or bone graft, schedule an appointment at Ardas Family Dental, located in Parker, CO. Dr. Kattaura is available through appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call 720-459-8420.
