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Bone Grafting Procedure

Healthy Smiles Family Dental in Salem, OR, offers Bone Grafting consultations and procedures to our patients. Drs. Na Xu and Mark Thomas recommend bone grafting for patients interested in receiving dental implants. If your jawbone isn't strong enough to support the implants, a bone graft is necessary. It strengthens your jaw by replacing weakened areas with other tissue matter. To learn more, contact our office.


 


Teeth are meant to be in a complete set. Like a puzzle, when one piece is missing the whole thing falls apart. When a tooth is missing, the bone underneath deteriorates. Your Salem dentists will take an x-ray of your jaw. This provides insight into the weakened areas. Drs. Xu or Thomas acquire the bone material either from a tissue bank or another area of your mouth. The procedure is then scheduled.


 


At the procedure, general anesthesia is administered. Your Salem dentist cuts along the jawbone in the selected area. The bone graft is inserted and held in place using either pins, screws, wires, places, and/or cables. Once it’s finished, the area is stitched and bandaged.


 


The recovery process is entirely dependent upon the state of the patient. The size of the graft also has an effect. The entire healing process can take between two weeks to a full year. Follow all the post-operative instructions given to you. Avoid vigorous activity while healing. Make sure to avoid harder to eat foods. At any sign of infection contact your Salem dentist or your physician immediately.


 


Schedule your bone grafting procedure or consultation with Healthy Smiles Family Dental. Our office is located in Salem, OR. To schedule your appointment with Drs. Na Xu and Mark Thomas, visit our website or call 503-385-1185.

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