Bone Grafting for Implants in Joplin

Do I have enough bone for dental implants?

After tooth extraction, if the walls of the socket are very thick, they will usually fill naturally with bone in two to three months. However, when the walls of your socket are very thin (such as in your upper and lower front teeth), this type of healing will not be as predictable. In these situations, a bone graft is often placed at the time of tooth extraction to help your body fill in the empty socket with bone. This step will maintain the width and volume of bone you will need for implant placement several months later.

An example of a jaw with inadequate front bone structure to support an implant
1. Inadequate Bone
A depiction of the placed bone grafting material to increase the bone structure
2. Graft Material Placed
A representation of dental implants placed after bone grafting
3. Implants Placed

There may be inadequate bone for implant placement if your tooth was removed many years ago and your bony ridge is extremely thin. In this case, a bone graft can be placed next to the thin bone and allowed to heal for up to six months. After the graft has fused to your pre-existing bone, the ridge will be re-entered and the implant placed. Bone grafting is usually a relatively comfortable office procedure. Many different bone-grafting materials are available, including your own bone.

A jaw lacking enough bone in the back of the mouth for a dental implant
1. Inadequate Bone
An example of a dental implant after adding jaw structure with bone grafting
2. Graft Material and Implant Placed

You may also need bone grafting if the sinus cavities in your upper jaw are very large, or very low, and extend into the tooth-bearing areas. This often occurs when teeth in the back of a person’s upper jaw have been removed many years before, and the amount of bone available for implant placement is limited. A “sinus grafting procedure” is then required. Most often, it is performed in the office with local anesthesia and perhaps sedation. During this procedure, the membrane that lines the sinus will be located and elevated. Bone will then be added to restore the bone height and ensure that dental implants of an adequate length can be placed. This procedure often can be performed at the time of implant placement.

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Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Joplin

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I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Burnett and his staff. Dr. Burnett explained everything to me in detail beforehand. His staff was kind and courteous. I would highly recommend Oral and Facial Surgery Center of Joplin.

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I was nervous and Dr and staff made me feel very at ease. Dr was very good about making me feel at ease and going over every detail

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The proceedure wasn't too bad. Dr. and staff were great!

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Very good experience. The staff was very friendly and very professional. I especially appreciated how the staff explained each step as they were going through the procedure.

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I recommend Dr. Burnett and his entire team to anyone who is experiencing serious dental problems. Doctor and his team are dedicated to the comfort and wellbeing of the Patient while working closely with the patients dentist. I will not go to anyone else. Thank you doctor!

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My daughter had her wisdom teeth removed here and I recently had an extraction with bone grafting. Great office and both Drs are fantastic.

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Great place to have oral surgery all the staff and doctors are very nice everything was explained before, during, and after the surgery

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Very friendly staff very knowledgeable staff the doctor was great my surgery was painless at the time and very fast I would absolutely go back and recommend it to anyone

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I was very nervous about getting a failed root canal extracted and two bone grafts. Dr. Burnett was explaining everything as he was doing it, and constantly telling me I was doing great.

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Amazing staff. This was my first time being put under anesthesia and I was get anxious about it and the extraction and bone grafting. Everyone down to the receptionist was amazing. They made me feel very comfortable and talked to me the entire time. Dr. Bays was amazing and easy to talk to. AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!

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I can't say enough good things. Kind, caring employees and doctor. They all made me feel at ease and kept me informed throughout the procedure. Excellent follow up instructions. This is maybe an odd thing to say but - this is the first time I can say I enjoyed a dental procedure! Thank you so much

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