Question 1

What is bone augmentation for dental implants?

Accepted Answer

Bone augmentation, also known as bone grafting, is a surgical procedure to rebuild or add bone to the jaw when it is too thin or soft to support a dental implant. It creates a stable foundation for the implant.

Question 2

Why is bone augmentation necessary?

Accepted Answer

It's necessary when a patient has lost jawbone density due to tooth loss, gum disease, or trauma. Without sufficient bone, a dental implant cannot be securely placed and is likely to fail.

Question 3

What causes jawbone loss after losing a tooth?

Accepted Answer

The jawbone is preserved through the pressure and stimulus of chewing. When a tooth is lost, that stimulation disappears, and the body begins to resorb the bone in that area.

Question 4

What are the common types of bone augmentation procedures?

Accepted Answer

Common procedures include socket preservation (grafting at the time of extraction), ridge augmentation (increasing bone width/height), and a sinus lift (adding bone to the upper jaw).

Question 5

What is a sinus lift?

Accepted Answer

A sinus lift is a specific type of bone graft for the upper back jaw. The sinus membrane is gently lifted to create space for bone graft material, allowing for implant placement near the sinuses.

Question 6

What is ridge augmentation?

Accepted Answer

Ridge augmentation is a procedure used to increase the width and/or height of the jawbone ridge, ensuring it is wide enough to accommodate the full diameter of a dental implant.

Question 7

What is socket preservation?

Accepted Answer

Socket preservation is a proactive procedure where bone graft material is placed into the socket immediately after a tooth is extracted. This prevents the bone from collapsing and preserves the site for a future implant.

Question 8

Where does the bone graft material come from?

Accepted Answer

The material can come from various sources: your own body (autograft), a human donor (allograft), an animal source (xenograft, usually bovine), or a synthetic, man-made material (alloplast).

Question 9

How long does it take to heal after bone augmentation?

Accepted Answer

Healing time varies depending on the extent of the graft, but it typically takes between 3 to 9 months for the graft to integrate with your natural bone and be ready for an implant.

Question 10

Can I get an implant at the same time as a bone graft?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the case. Sometimes, if the bone loss is minor, the graft and implant can be placed simultaneously. For more significant grafting, a healing period is required before the implant can be placed.

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