What Is a Dental Bone Graft?
When it comes to your dental health, you might not think beyond your teeth and gums. In fact, your jawbone's strength is also a major part of your overall oral health. If your jawbone is weakened from missing teeth or physical trauma, you may need to get a bone graft so the jaw can properly fit both your natural teeth and dental implants. Bone grafting, also known as osseous surgery, helps to augment and rebuild your jawbone so it is dense enough to hold an implant. At Coyne Oral Surgery, we perform dental bone grafts to help patients prepare for implant surgery or to provide support for the jaw after a tooth extraction. To learn if you may benefit from bone grafting surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Cathleen Coyne at our dental office in Franklin, TN today.
How Does A Dental Bone Graft Work?
The exact details of your bone graft surgery will depend on where the graft tissue is taken from and how much is needed. You may have bone taken from one area of your body, such as the shin, chin, or hip, which is known as an autograft. This may be completed in our Franklin, TN office with sedation and local anesthesia, or at an accredited surgical facility using general anesthesia. There are also other graft options, including an allograft (which uses donor tissue from another person), a xenograft (which uses tissue from an animal), or a synthetic bone graft/alloplast. During your consultation, Dr. Coyne will discuss your grafting options and help you determine the best choice for your needs.
As soon as the graft is ready, Dr. Coyne will prepare the areas being treated and place an incision through the gum tissue to expose the bone. The prepared graft will be affixed to your jawbone with proteins and collagen that encourage the graft to attach and grow. The incision will be stitched closed and the mouth will be cleaned. Depending on the complexity of your bone graft, it may take anywhere from 3 – 12 months to fully heal and integrate with your jaw. To ensure the smoothest and quickest healing process, you should follow Dr. Coyne's aftercare instructions, which include getting plenty of rest and sticking to a diet that won't irritate your mouth.
What Are the Benefits of Bone Grafting?
A dental bone graft may just save your jaw from further damage if you're missing one or more teeth. This procedure is often a necessary first step when it comes to installing dental implants or repairing damage to the mouth after an injury. Some of the advantages of choosing Coyne Oral Surgery for your bone graft include:
- Provides a strong foundation for implants and dentures
- Supports better overall oral health
- Helps protect the jawbone and teeth from additional damage
- Enhances your appearance, giving you a more natural look
- Slows down jawbone loss and degeneration
- Helps maintain facial structure, preventing a sunken appearance
Coyne Oral Surgery Reviews
Incredibly compassionate doctor and staff. I cannot recommend this office enough. Fair pricing and highly skilled. The best!
Had an impacted wisdom tooth with cyst removed yesterday by Dr Coyne and I can’t imagine it going any better! I too was one of those very anxious patients and looking back that was probably the hardest part of my procedure. The wait. So if you’re considering using Dr Coyne and her team for some type of oral surgery…just DO IT!! Friendly people who are VERY good at what they do.
I was extremely nervous about getting my wisdom teeth removed. Dr Coyne and her assistant Marlena were incredible! Marlena made my experience incredible through her comforting communication before and during the procedure. I can't thank her enough. Dr Coyne is an absolute Professional at what she does. She was so fast and efficient when she removed my teeth. I barely have any pain or swelling. I highly recommend everyone who needs Oral Surgery to go to them. You won't find a better place!
I recently endured the most severe tooth pain I have ever encountered, and the team at Coyne Oral Surgery went above and beyond to ensure my tooth was extracted on the same day. I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional customer service I received. I will wholeheartedly recommend their services to everyone.
They did an amazing job. Everyone was very friendly. They walked me through every step as they were doing it. They do everything they can to make you comfortable. I will definitely be going back. Thank you for all the help 💕🙏🏻
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Support Your Jaw with Bone Grafting
If you're looking to strengthen your jaw to support both dental implants and your natural teeth, bone graft surgery at Coyne Oral Surgery can help. During your visit with Dr. Coyne, you'll get the chance to discuss your options and receive a customized plan that's focused on improving your jaw health. Give us a call in Franklin, TN to arrange your appointment today.