Bone Grafting in Cortez, CO

If you’re considering dental implants but don’t have sufficient bone in your jaw to support them, bone grafting may be the solution. At Alpine Dental Care, we provide bone grafting procedures to help patients restore lost bone and create a stable foundation for dental implants. Dr. Pyle and our experienced team in Cortez, Colorado, specialize in bone grafting to ensure that you have the necessary bone density to support dental implants or other restorative treatments.

What is Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that involves adding bone material to the jaw to replace bone that has been lost due to tooth extraction, gum disease, or injury. This added bone helps regenerate your natural bone tissue, creating a solid foundation for dental implants or other restorations. The new bone can come from your own body (autograft), a donor source (allograft), or a synthetic material (xenograft).

Why Do You Need Bone Grafting?

Bone grafting is often necessary for patients who want dental implants but have experienced bone loss in the jaw. Bone loss can occur for several reasons:

• Tooth Loss: When a tooth is lost or extracted, the bone in the area begins to deteriorate over time.
• Periodontal (Gum) Disease: Advanced gum disease can cause the jawbone to weaken and shrink.
• Injury or Trauma: Trauma to the mouth or jaw can result in bone loss, making it difficult to place implants.

Without sufficient bone, dental implants cannot be securely placed. Bone grafting helps rebuild the bone structure, allowing for successful implant placement and long-term stability.

Types of Bone Grafting Procedures

At Alpine Dental Care, we offer several types of bone grafting procedures based on your specific needs:

• Socket Preservation: After a tooth extraction, bone grafting material is placed into the empty socket to prevent bone loss and prepare the area for a future dental implant.
• Ridge Augmentation: This procedure rebuilds the ridge of the jaw, where bone has deteriorated, to create the necessary foundation for implants.
• Sinus Lift: If the bone in the upper jaw is too thin for implants, a sinus lift raises the sinus floor and adds bone material to the area to create a stable implant site.

The Bone Grafting Process

The bone grafting procedure involves the following steps:

1. Consultation: During your consultation, Dr. Pyle will evaluate your oral health, take digital images, and determine the best type of bone graft for your needs.
2. Surgical Procedure: During the surgery, the grafting material is placed into the jawbone, and the area is covered and sutured. Over time, the graft will integrate with your natural bone, stimulating new growth.
3. Healing: Bone grafts typically take several months to heal and fully integrate with the natural bone. Once healing is complete, dental implants or other restorations can be placed.