What is Bone Grafts and Dental Implants?

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What is Bone Grafts and Dental Implants?
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• Patients who need one or more teeth replaced are
  increasingly requesting dental implants rather
  than typical dentures that are removable. Its
  easy to understand why when you consider the many
  benefits of dental implants.

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• If you have insufficient or weak bone material,
  your Smiles of Naperville dentist needs to
  conduct a bone graft for dental implant. This
  requires him to remove small amounts of bone from
  other areas of your mouth and then transfer it to
  the implant area.

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Some Patients Require a Bone Graft First

• When Dr. Gonavarum places your new dental
  implant, he affixes it in place with tiny
  titanium screws. Its essential for the area
  where you are receiving the dental implant to
  have enough high-quality bone to support it.

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• Patients do not have to worry about the
  embarrassment of having them fall out nor do
  dental implants affect chewing or speaking
  ability. Here at Smiles of Naperville we make
  sure that your new implants match the unique
  shade and shape of your existing teeth so they
  appear as natural as possible.

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• In most cases, the bone used for transplantation
  comes from the back of your jaw or the area near
  your chin. Before moving with the procedure, Dr.
  Gonavarum provides you with a numbing anesthetic.
  If he is removing a diseased tooth in order to
  place a dental implant, he will typically perform
  the bone graft at the same time.

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Know If Youre a Candidate for Dental Implants

• We understand that you have several options for
  tooth replacement and that it is important for
  you to explore all of them. If you are seriously
  considering dental implants, please contact our
  office to request a consultation.

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• At this appointment, Dr. Gonavarum will explain
  the procedure in-depth as well as discuss the
  pros and cons specific to your situation. If he
  thinks you will need a bone graft to support your
  new implants, he will go over that process as
  well. Living with missing teeth is embarrassing
  and could complicate your oral health, so dont
  delay in finding out if dental implants are right
  for you.