Centrasota Oral Surgeons

About Centrasota Oral Surgeons

Over time, a jawbone with missing teeth atrophies (shrinks) or is reabsorbed. This can result in inadequate bone suitable for placement of dental implants. Under these circumstances, patients are not good candidates for placement of dental implants. By bone grafting, we can replace bone that is missing, and also promote new bone growth in that location. This allows us the opportunity to place dental implants of proper length and width to restore both function and aesthetic appearance. Bone grafting can restore bone structure loss from previous extractions, gum disease, injuries and, in some cases, congenitally missing teeth. Donor bone may be obtained from a tissue bank. Alternatively, your own bone taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee) can be used. Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the back part of the upper jaw. Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair large defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tu

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