The Reason for Bone Grafting
Dental bone grafting is a surgical procedure that involves the transplantation of bone tissue from one part of the body to another, usually to the jawbone or the socket of a missing tooth. The primary reason for dental bone grafting is to support the growth of new bone in areas where the existing bone has been damaged or lost due to periodontal disease, injury, or tooth loss. Without enough bone support, you may not be able to replace your teeth with dentures or dental implants. To help ensure that these functional and aesthetic consequences do not occur or worsen, Dr. Alkanan and team at Tri-Cities Periodontics and Implants provide bone grafting to help restore the jawbone volume or density that has been lost due to missing teeth to improve your oral health and function.
The Benefits of Bone Grafting
Bone grafting seems like just a functional treatment meant to improve your oral health. But this treatment also has more widespread benefits. Tooth and bone loss can lead to numerous problems that affect your ability to eat, your oral and physical health, as well as your personal wellbeing. By restoring bone levels in your jaw, our Kennewick, WA team can treat infection and disease and replace missing teeth with restorations like dental bridges and dentures as well as prepare you for dental implants. Having a smile restored to proper function and esthetics can significantly improve your confidence, health, and quality of life!
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