Bone Grafting
Deformities in the upper or lower jaw can leave you with inadequate bone in which to place dental implants. This defect may have been caused by periodontal disease, wearing dentures, developmental defects, injury or trauma. Not only does this deformity cause problems in placing the implant, it can also cause an unattractive indentation in the jaw line near the missing teeth that may be difficult to clean and maintain.
To correct the problem, the gum is lifted away from the ridge to expose the bony defect. The defect is then filled with bone or bone substitute to build up the ridge. Our periodontists will explain to you in detail about your options for graft materials, which can help to regenerate lost bone and tissue.
Finally, the incision is closed and healing is allowed to take place. Depending on your individual needs, the bone usually will be allowed to develop for about four to six months before implants can be placed. In some cases, the implant can be placed at the same time the bone grafting procedure is performed.
Bone grafting has been shown to greatly improve appearance and increase your chances for successful implants that can last for years to come.
Langley Periodontics & Implant Surgery
Dr. Paul Jang & Dr. Cynthia Yee
Certified Specialists in Periodontics
Jeske Corporate Centre
Suite 207 – 19978 72nd Ave
Langley, BC V2Y 1R7
Office: (604) 546-1133
Fax: (604) 546-1134
Email: info@langleyperiodontics.com