What Is Bone Grafting?
Dental implants are supported by Bone Grafting
The bone grafting process rebuilds deteriorated bone. Donor bone is grafted in the jaw before dental implants are placed. The graft encourages the body to grow its own bone.
The Importance of Jaw Health
Tooth roots stimulate your jawbone and keep it healthy. Without teeth, the alveolar bone (part of the jaw that anchors teeth) dissolves, and the body uses the minerals from it elsewhere. Jawbone absorption progresses quickly when you lose a tooth. Other causes of bone loss include periodontal (gum) disease, trauma, tumors, and more.
Jawbone loss can cause other health issues, including: