Strengthening Your Jaw with Bone Grafting
Introduction
Foothills Family Dental in Fort Collins, CO 80524, offers bone grafting procedures as a crucial step in preparing for dental implants and enhancing overall oral health. Our skilled dental team ensures a safe, effective bone grafting experience, using advanced techniques to rebuild and strengthen your jawbone.
Restore and Prepare Your Jaw for Implants
Why Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting is often necessary when:
- The jawbone has insufficient density or volume for dental implant placement.
- Bone loss has occurred due to periodontal disease, tooth loss, or injury.
- Improving the contours of the jawbone and gums for aesthetic reasons.
Types of Bone Grafts We Offer
Depending on your specific needs, we provide various types of bone grafts:
- Autograft: Bone taken from another area of your body.
- Allograft: Using bone from a human donor.
- Xenograft: Utilizing bone from a different species, typically bovine.
- Synthetic Options: Bone substitute materials.
The Bone Grafting Procedure
- Evaluation: A thorough examination and imaging to assess your jawbone.
- Grafting Process: The selected bone material is placed in the area where additional bone is needed.
- Healing: The graft fuses with your natural bone, a process that can take several months.
- Follow-Up: Monitoring your progress and planning for future dental implants if needed.
Ensuring Comfort and Safety
We prioritize your comfort and safety throughout the procedure, using effective anesthesia and pain management techniques.
Benefits of Bone Grafting
- Provides a solid foundation for dental implants.
- Helps maintain facial structure and prevent further bone loss.
- Enhances the success rate of dental implants and other restorative procedures.
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