Bone and Sinus Grafting

While the idea of getting a bone graft might sound intimidating, advancements in dental tools, technology, and techniques have completely revolutionized the bone and sinus grafting treatment process. Bone grafting is a simple, in-office procedure that provides a variety of valuable treatment applications to our patients.  

What Is a Bone Graft?

The term "bone graft" is often used to refer to a bone grafting procedure, which is a type of regenerative surgery. During a bone grafting procedure, a bone graft (a natural or synthetic sample of bone tissue) is placed at a targeted treatment area with the purpose of regenerating bone matter.  

The Bone Grafting Procedure

Bone grafting is a simple oral surgery that is performed in the dental office with a local anesthetic to ensure the treatment area is fully numbed and patients remain comfortable. We also offer patients a variety of sedation dentistry options to help them stay relaxed and comfortable throughout treatment.

Each type of bone grafting procedure is slightly different, and our dentists will ensure you understand what to expect before the day of your appointment.  

Why You Might Need a Bone Graft: How Is Bone Grafting Used in Dentistry?

In dentistry, bone grafting is typically one step within a larger restorative or cosmetic treatment plan. Dentists use bone grafting to address bone weakness and degeneration in patients by replacing, regenerating, and strengthening bone matter with grafts. Bone grafts are used to restore areas of the jawbone and other maxillofacial bone structures that have been weakened, injured, or degenerated as a result of traumatic injury, tooth loss, periodontal disease, infection, age, tooth extraction, or long-term denture wear.  

Common Cases When Bone Grafting Is Recommended

There are several situations in which a dentist might recommend that a patient have a bone graft, some of these include:

• Preparation for the placement of a dental implant

• Save and protect natural teeth

• Restore the jawbone after a tooth extraction

• Improve the aesthetic appearance of a person's facial bone structure

Bone Grafting Procedures Used in Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry

There are two basic categories of bone grafting procedures that are commonly used in dental treatment plans:

‍Ridge Augmentation

A ridge augmentation is a specific type of bone grafting procedure where bone grafts are placed to increase the volume of the upper arch of the jawbone (maxillary alveolar ridge) or the lower arch of the jawbone (mandibular alveolar ridge). These structures hold and support the teeth, and augmenting them can improve dental health or provide better support for an implant-supported dental restoration. Ridge augmentations can also be performed to restore or enhance the balance and contours of a patient's jawbone, gum line, and teeth for aesthetic improvement.  

‍Sinus Lift

A sinus lift uses bone grafting to augment the maxilla. Sinus lifts can be used to enhance, lengthen, or increase the space between a patient's sinuses and upper arch of teeth (specifically, the space above the upper molars and premolars).  Different types of sinus lift procedures can be used for different purposes. However, in general, sinus lift procedures are most commonly performed to accommodate dental implants in the upper jawbone when there is not enough space available between the jawbone and the sinuses.  

‍Learn More About Our Bone and Sinus Grafting Services in New York and New Jersey

At Beam Dental, we focus on delivering high-quality, transparent, personalized dental care designed to help our patients access the treatments they need without any hassle or stress. Whether you need a bone or sinus graft as a part of a larger smile restoration or to prepare your mouth for a dental implant, our experienced dentists can provide you with the treatment you need at any of our convenient locations in New York and New Jersey.  To learn more about bone and sinus grafting, the treatment process, and our commitment to excellence, we welcome you to contact a Beam Dental location to request a consultation with one of our experienced dentists today.