Bone Grafting Medina OH

Missing teeth can affect your confidence and ability to eat your favorite foods, but did you know that the gaps in your smile can harm your oral and overall health? What many people don’t realize is that your jawbone density begins to deteriorate without the tooth’s roots to stimulate it. When your jawbone shrinks or weakens, tooth replacement options are limited.

At Frontier Dental, we understand the importance of ensuring our patients have healthy smiles; that’s why we offer bone grafting to rebuild your jawbone and provide a stable foundation for dental implants, implant-supported bridges, or dentures.

What Is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a common dental procedure designed to rebuild and strengthen your jawbone. If your jawbone isn’t strong enough to maintain your facial shape or support a dental restoration, we can use bone material from your body, a donor, or synthetic material to restore it.

We use bone grafting for the following reasons:

• To prepare your mouth for dental implants
• To reverse bone loss caused by missing teeth or gum disease
• To preserve your facial shape and prevent a sunken look
• To improve your ability to bite down and chew
• To maintain your long-term dental health

Our experienced dental team is committed to keeping you informed about your bone grafting procedure. We’ll answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.

Here’s what to expect from the procedure:

• Consultation and imaging — The first step involves a bone assessment to determine your eligibility for a grafting procedure. We’ll take digital x-rays and 3-D scans to ensure you’re a suitable candidate.
• Treatment plan — Next, we will customize your treatment plan and explain the procedure to you.
• Numbing and sedation — On the day of your grafting procedure, we’ll completely numb your mouth and provide sedation if necessary.
• Material placement — We’ll access your jawbone and carefully place the bone graft material into the area. We may also place a barrier or membrane over the material to aid in the healing process.
• Closure — Once we’re finished, we’ll place dissolvable stitches in the treatment area.
• Healing — Before you leave, we’ll provide detailed instructions on dietary restrictions, medications, and follow-up appointments. With proper care, you should be completely healed in a few months.

If you’d like to schedule a consultation to discuss your tooth replacement options, we'd be delighted to hear from you. At Frontier Dental, we’ll work with you to create a treatment plan suited to your smile goals.

To reach us, call our office at (330) 952-2015.