Bone Grafting

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A dental bone graft involves taking bone from a different area of the body, or getting bone from a donor. In most cases, this is necessary to increase the patient’s bone density and strength. It is also a necessary requirement for some procedures that need a patient to have a strong jawbone prior to the dental intervention they need. At Warrenton Dental Care, we have performed countless bone grafts for patients, especially those who are looking to get dental implants but do not have enough jawbone strength yet. 

What Is a Bone Graft?

A dental bone graft works in the way that the new cells from the new bone will fuse with the cells of the present bone. This will then create one stronger, more durable bone. Oftentimes, a dental bone graft will be placed closer to the jawbone, to make a stronger jawbone that can withstand daily activities, like chewing, with ease. This also prepares a patient for dental implants.

Who Is a Candidate for Bone Grafting?

Not every patient is eligible for a bone graft. In order for a patient to be eligible for a dental graft, he/she must not have any of the following issues: 

Periodontal gum disease/any other infections 

Be undergoing radiation or chemotherapy

Be pregnant or nursing a child 

Types of Bone Grafts

The two most common types of grafts are allografts and autografts. Both function to replace lost or weak bone with more healthy and strong bone. However, it is important to understand the major differences between the two prior to getting a bone graft: 

Allograft: An allograft involves using bone from either a donor or a cadaver. This bone is kept in a bank for future use, and is properly cleaned and shaped before it is used in a bone graft.

Autograft: This type of bone graft uses bone from your own body. Autografts have a longer healing time, since they involve an additional procedure of taking the bone from another area. However, this graft also tends to have a higher success rate compared to allografts, since the bone is still one of your bones. It can be tougher for your body to get used to a foreign bone. 

Our Procedure

The procedure for a bone graft depends on which type of bone graft you are getting. It is important to remember that if you are getting an autograft, you will have two incisions. The first will involve removing bone from a different location in your body, and the second will involve implementing the bone where it will function as a bone graft. This type of procedure also has a longer healing time, since two areas of your body must heal. Below outlines the step-by-step process following getting the bone (whether from your body, or from a donor/cadaver):

Anesthesia. The type of anesthesia depends on which type of bone graft you are getting. If you are getting an autograft, you will most likely be put to sleep under general anesthesia.

Making an incision. During this time, an incision will be made in the location that needs the bone graft.

Attaching the bone. Now, the bone taken from either a different part of your body, or a donor/cadaver, will be attached to your current bone using screws or anything that can help affix it to the bone.

Closing the wound. Your incision will now be closed so that you can heal without having to worry about anything getting into your incision. 

Healing. During the healing process, your new bone will slowly begin to make new cells and attach themselves to the bone that was already present in this location. This will then hold the two bones together.

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Rebuilding the Foundation of Your Smile

 At Warrenton Dental Center, bone grafting is a part of our everyday life. We have completed numerous successful bone grafts for happy, healthy patients. If you are still unsure whether or not a bone graft is right for you, give us a call at (540) 351-0170. Our friendly staff would be more than happy to give you a little more information, address your questions and concerns, and help you come to a decision. 

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