Delray Beach Dental Implants | When Bone Grafting is Required for Dental Implants

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth. They serve as the tooth roots and the materials can’t decay like your natural teeth. They are surgically placed in your jawbone and the titanium posts of Delray Beach dental implants fuses with your jawbone, a process called “osseointegration”. How dental implant surgery is performed depends on the condition of your jawbone and the type of implant used. The surgery may involve several procedures because the bone healing requires time. The completion of the entire process can take several months.

Dental Implantation Preparation

The planning process for dental implant surgery may involve a variety of specialists. These include an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, periodontist, prosthodontist, or occasionally an ear, nose, and throat specialist. Dental implants require one or more surgical procedures. To prepare for the process, a thorough evaluation is performed including:

• Comprehensive Dental Exam – Dental X-rays and 3D images will be taken as well as impressions of your teeth and jaw.
• Review of Your Medical History – Any medical conditions and any medications you take including prescription and over-the-counter drugs and supplements must be discussed with your doctor and dentist. If you have certain heart conditions and orthopedic implants, you may be prescribed antibiotics before the surgery to help prevent infection.
• Treatment Plan — This plan takes into account factors such as how many teeth you need to be replaced, the condition and quality of your jawbone and remaining teeth.

Why You May Need a Bone Grafting Procedure

If you have an inadequate bone or your jawbone isn’t thick enough or too soft, a bone grafting procedure may be required before moving forward with dental implant surgery. The bone grafting procedure is required to provide enough support for the dental implant or else, the surgery likely would fail. Depending on the amount of bone loss, it may take several months for the transplanted bone to grow enough new bone to support a dental implant. The condition of your jawbone after the bone graft determines how you proceed with the surgery.

Schedule an Appointment with Us for Delray Beach Dental Implants!

Your mouth, gums, and jawbone should be in a healthy condition to increase the likelihood of success of Delray Beach dental implants. If you’re interested to discuss the procedure with us, contact Ferber Dental Group for more information.