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Dental implants have been the on the rise solution for missing teeth in the past decade. And because of that it is important to take in account the quality of the patient's jawbone more than ever.
Absolutely. Weak and thin jawbone drastically lowers the success rate of the installed implant. And such a jawbone provides insufficient support for the implant, which is a guaranteed failure.
Bone graft is a procedure which may use:
To plant in the patient's jawbone.
After both materials fuse and create the perfect base that is healthy and durable and is welcome to have an implant installed in it!
Autograft is a method where the patient's own body is used for a graft, which is usually the easiest way to successfully fuse the graft with the bone. The bone is usually taken out of the patient's hip or shin. And because of that this is usually a set of two different surgeries where the graft material is collected and later grafted in the following surgery.
Allograft is when the bone comes from a deceased human who is a body donor. Naturally the bone is properly sterilized and processed before being transplanted into anyone's body, let alone jaw.
While this is a good alternative to autograft which requires two consecutive surgeries, allograft procedure has its own risks. Such as possible disease transmission or immune system rejection.
Allograft is usually suggested when there is not enough bone for autograft.
Xenograft is when bone from an animal is utilized instead of a human's. It tends to be a cow or pig bone. Like in allograft, the bone is sterilized and processed.
With time, the animal bone tissue is absorbed and replaced by the patient's own bone tissue.
Just like in allograft, there is a risk of disease transmission, or immune system rejection.
Synthetic bone is usually made out of ceramics, polymers, and calcium-based materials; and imitates traits of a natural bone.
While this method removes any unpleasantries like extra surgeries, and not necessarily welcome bone tissue donors, it carries its downsides.
Such as not being as effective as a natural bone tissue would. In unlucky cases it would require additional surgeries to replace the material in the future.
It is imperial to take care of the surgical site and make sure it heals properly, minimizing risk of complications. Here are the things that should be one's priority after getting a bone graft:
The starting price for a bone graft procedure is £250 and may go up depending on what kind of bone graft is requested.
The timeline for the dental implant process varies depending on individual cases. Typically, it can take several months from start to finish, including surgery, healing, and the placement of the final restoration.
The surgery itself is usually performed under local anesthesia or sedation, so most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure. Post-operative pain can be managed with prescribed medications.
With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime. Regular check-ups with your dentist and good oral hygiene are essential for long-term success.
The cost of dental implants varies depending on the number of implants needed, the type of restoration, and other factors. Your dentist can provide you with a detailed estimate.
After the initial healing period, you can eat normally. During recovery, you may need to follow a soft food diet for a few days or weeks.
