Bone Grafting – Torrance, CA
Setting Your Dental Implants Up for Lasting Success
If you’ve been without some of your teeth for a while, you’ve probably noticed differences—both big and small—concerning your smile. Certainly, eating and speaking may come with more difficulty, but you also need to be aware of the impact on your jaw. Tooth loss can cause the underlying jawbone to deteriorate and shrink, weakening the bone to the point where it cannot support dental implants. Thankfully, there is an answer for this issue: bone grafting in Torrance. We can fortify and strengthen your jaw and ensure that when the time comes to replace your missing teeth, you’re set up for success. To learn more or schedule an appointment, just contact our office today!
Why Choose Blue Coast Dental Group for Bone Grafting?
- Dedicated Oral Surgeon with Years of Experience on Staff
- Modern Dental Office with Numerous Patient-Friendly Amenities
- Dental Insurance Accepted & Financing Options Available
What Is Bone Grafting?
A bone graft is a specialized dental procedure that is used to restore or enhance bone tissue in areas of the jaw that have been weakened due to tooth loss or other circumstances. This process involves placing natural or synthetic bone material in the affected areas to encourage new bone growth and strengthen the existing foundation, often in anticipation of dental implants or other restorations. Simply put, bone grafting ensures long-term oral health, stability for dental implants, and, of course, a natural-looking smile and fuller face!
Bone Grafting After Tooth Loss
If you’ve been missing one or more of your teeth for a while, there’s a good chance that you’ve experienced bone resorption in those areas of your jaw. This means that due to a lack of stimulation that was once provided by your tooth roots, the underlying bone tissue has stopped growing. In these cases, bone grafting is needed to reconstruct the lost tissue. Often, a small piece of bone from another area of your mouth can be used.
Bone Grafting After Extraction
After a tooth extraction, bone grafting helps preserve the natural shape and strength of your jawbone. When a tooth is removed, since the surrounding bone begins to deteriorate, a bone graft is needed to fill the empty socket with material that supports new bone growth. This procedure also promotes much faster healing following the extraction and sets the stage for future tooth replacement options.
What Are the Benefits of Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting offers several important benefits for your oral health, both now and moving forward, including:
- Prevents future jawbone deterioration, promoting better oral health and helping patients retain a fuller facial structure.
- Prevents dental drift, or the movement of remaining natural teeth that often leads to further tooth loss.
- Supports the lasting success of dental implant restorations, which are considered the gold standard of tooth replacement.
- Improves the long-term stability and function of your smile, meaning daily tasks like eating and speaking will come more easily.