BONE GRAFTING
Improve the Health of Your Jaw with a Bone Graft
With modern surgical advancements and innovative technology, dentists have better solutions to protect and maintain oral health. Our oral surgeons in Greenville, Duncan, Powdersville and Cleveland Court have experience in many oral procedures, including bone grafting. Bone grafting is a surgery where the missing bone is replaced to allow for effective dental implants. With our advanced oral technology and procedures, we can even promote new bone growth in that location for optimal results.
Promoting Bone
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Growth From the
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Types of Bone Grafts
- Autogenous Bone Grafts – Also known as autograft, autogenous bone grafts involve taking samples from your bones located elsewhere and using these samples to rebuild the jawbone. Common harvest areas include the skull, hip, lower leg bone, jaw, and chin. The advantages of such a procedure include increased bone growth and the reduced chances of your body rejecting the bone, as it comes from your own body.
- Allogenic Bone – Allogenic bone (or allograft) is bone harvested from a cadaver. The bone is sterilized and then processed in a freeze-dried method. Allogenic bone grafts serve as a scaffold to guide healing of the jawbone.
- Xenogenic Bone – Xenogenic bone is extracted from another non-living species, like a cow. The bone is processed at high temperatures to sterilize the bone and reduce the risk of contamination and immune rejection. Xenogenic bone does not promote natural bone growth either. However, it does not require a second procedure such as the autograft.
In general, we recommend removing wisdom teeth before age 30, as the risk of complications increases later in life. In addition, the longer you wait, the more complicated and difficult the procedure becomes. However, our surgeons can perform safe and effective wisdom tooth extraction at almost any stage of life.
Bone Graft Substitutes
In some cases, natural bone extractions and placements may not be an option for patients. Our visionary oral surgeons in Greenville, SC are skilled at using synthetic materials to mimic the effects of normal bone grafts.
Here are common bone graft substitutes we use:
- Graft Composites – Graft composites mix together materials such as collagen / ceramic composite, bone marrow cells, and more to provide stability and generate growth factors.
- Demineralized Bone Matrix (DMB) / Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft (DFDBRA) – This is extracted collagen, protein, and growth factors from allograft bones to be used as a bone graft. It can take the form of putty, chips, powder, or gel.
- Bone Morphogenetic Proteins – Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are naturally produced in the body. They regulate and promote bone healing and formation.
At Greenville Oral Surgery Partner, our experienced oral specialists understand the complexities of bone grafts and have a history working with the different options available to our patients. You can eliminate chronic mouth/tooth pain and regenerate bone growth with the help of our highly experienced oral surgeons. Accepting patients all across Greenville, Duncan, Cleveland Court and Powdersville. Schedule a consultation at our practice to learn more about how bone grafting can help you.
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