Bone Grafting
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Missing teeth over a period of time can cause your jaw bone to atrophy, or resorb. This often results in poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants as well as long term shifting of remaining teeth and changes to facial structure. Most patients, in these situations, are not candidates for dental implants.
Fortunately, today we have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
Major Bone Grafting
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). Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. In addition, special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum to protect the bone graft, as well as encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration, or guided tissue regeneration.
Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tumor surgery, or congenital defects. Large defects are repaired using the patient’s own bone. This bone is harvested from a number of different areas depending on the size needed. The skull (cranium), hip (iliac crest), and lateral knee (tibia), are common donor sites. These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.
In Need of a Bone Graft?
Drs. Prousi or McKinlay can utilize bone grafts to make your jawbone more suitable for the placement of dental implants, as well as repair defects of the jaws. Contact us today!
Prousi Oral & Facial Surgery
Patient Review from Maria C
What a wonderful doctor and staff. I am very afraid of anything dental but the doctor and staff did the best they could to make me at ease.
- Maria C
Patient Review from Joann M
Excellent care. Had extraction and bone grafting. Pleasant experience.
- Joann M
Patient Review from Vita N
Theoretically I hate the dentist and all related specialties: but I know that oral health is important. But this has been one of my most pleasant experiences to-date.
- Vita N
Patient Review from Mary G
I was very nervous about starting the implant procedure. The staff are very compassionate and patient and make sure that you have all the information needed to make an informed decision. Dr. Prousi was great and I am very appreciative of the care I received.
- Mary G
Patient Review from Dimencio V
The doctor is one of the coolest oral surgeons ever as well as his staff.
- Dimencio V
Patient Review from Sharyn B
Excellent service Dr. Prousi, communicated well, has great bedside manner. I felt I got what I paid for and did not feel I was overcharged or cheated. Again excellent service.
- Sharyn B
Patient Review from Jean B
I first visited this center in December 2017 while back to our home in NJ I broke a tooth. They made arrangements to see me the day before Xmas. The tooth was removed, very professional and yet friendly office. August 2018 had a procedure to check the bone condition under a tooth we are trying to save. The dentist was very honest when he said I don't need the whole procedure since I had more bone left than exspected. Will continue to go when needed to this oral surgeon
- Jean B
Patient Review from John B
Dr. Prousi as well as he staff could not have been any better. I would highly recommend Dr. Prousi to anyone with any oral surgery needs. The whole team is extremely professional. I cannot say enough how pleased I was with my procedure.
- John B
Patient Review from Barb M
Dr. Proud I is by far the most thorough, caring dentist I have ever been to. He and the staff was excellent and he personally called to check up on me after my procedure. Excellent!
- Barb M
Patient Review from Joan Y
Dr. Prousi and his staff are A+. Professional, courteous, friendly, extremely knowledgeable (including his front office staff). They were interested In my comfort, safety and understanding of what the procedure and care would be. I had no discomfort during the procedure at all. Dr. Prousi called me the evening after my procedure to make sure I was okay. They exceeded by expectations in every way. Thank you!
- Joan Y
Patient Review from Kelly M
They really care about you here and i will get all my work done at this office. Everyone is so nice and they remember you. Just a really great place and they make you feel really safe.
- Kelly M