Bone Grafting in Mobile, AL

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Need A Dental Implant but Not Enough Bone?

Dr. Scott is one of the only dentists on the Gulf Coast to surgically treat bone loss. This includes more than 35 years experience in Sinus Lifts and Bone Grafting procedures for ridge and tooth site preservation.

  • Bone grafting is often closely associated with dental restorations such as bridge work and dental implants.
  • In the majority of cases, the success of a restoration procedure can hinge on the height, depth, and width of the jawbone at the implant site.
  • When the jawbone associated with missing teeth shrinks, or has sustained significant damage, the implant(s) cannot be supported on this unstable foundation and bone grafting is usually recommended.
Determining The Cause

Causes for Jaw Bone Volume Shrinkage

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease can affect and permanently damage the jaw bone that supports the teeth. Affected areas progressively worsen until the teeth become unstable.

Tooth Extraction 

Studies have shown that patients who have experienced a tooth extraction subsequently lose 40-60% of the bone surrounding the extraction site during the following three years. Loss of bone results in what is called a “bone defect”.

Injuries and Infections

Dental injuries and other physical injuries resulting from a blow to the jaw can cause the bone to recede. Infections can also cause the jaw bone to recede in a similar way.

Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee.)

A Sinus bone graft can also be performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw.

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A SOLUTION TO RENEWING YOUR SMILE

Sinus Lift (Graft)

Sinus Lift is a surgical method by which we can increase the amount bone tissue of the upper jaw, above the molars and premolars.

The maxillary sinuses are behind your cheeks and on top of the upper teeth and are like empty rooms that have nothing in them. Some of the roots of the natural upper teeth extend up into the maxillary sinuses. When these upper teeth are removed, there is often just a thin wall of bone separating the maxillary sinus and the mouth. Dental implants need bone to hold them in place. When the sinus wall is very thin, it is impossible to place dental implants in this bone.

To address this problem our dentist enters the sinus from where the upper teeth used to be. The sinus membrane is then lifted upward and donor bone is inserted into the floor of the sinus. After healing, the bone becomes part of the patient’s jaw and dental implants can be inserted and stabilized in this new sinus bone.

If enough bone between the upper jaw ridge and the bottom of the sinus is available to stabilize the implant well, sinus augmentations and implant placement can sometimes be performed as a single procedure. If not enough bone is available, the Sinus Augmentation will have to be performed first, then the graft will have to mature for several months, depending upon the type of graft material used. Once the graft has matured, the implants can be placed.

Some of our patients have said of their experience:

“I was miserable with my lower dentures. Now I can eat anything. They are as solid and secure as my natural teeth were 25 years ago.”

“Having implants done is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Dr. Scott and his staff are wonderful, and are so good about helping me keep my implants healthy.”

“Go for it! They are worth far more than I ever dreamed. I’d do them again in a second.”

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Dr. Scott is one of the only dentists on the Gulf Coast to surgically treat bone loss.

This includes more than 35 years of experience in sinus lifts and bone grafting procedures for ridge and tooth site preservation.

There is no need to suffer any longer. Come see Dr. Scott and have all of your questions answered. He is ready to give you back your smile and your life. Call us to schedule an appointment today. Our office is conveniently located on Springhill Ave. in Mobile, and just a quick drive from Fairhope!

Springhill Dental Health Center

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4620 Springhill Ave, Mobile, AL 36608, United States
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Tuesday to Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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(251) 265-7808
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(251) 343-1521

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