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Bone Grafting: Improving the Structure and Function of Your Smile

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While the primary concern for missing, or failing teeth is loss of biting and chewing function, treating a fading smile is often equally as important. With dental implant and advanced bone grafting solutions, you can enjoy both restored function and improved esthetics. Find out how bone grafting can help you get dental implants and strengthen the structure of your smile. 

How Bone Grafting and Dental Implants Support the Structure of Smiles

Bone grafting is a broad term for a number of procedures aimed to replacing or regenerating lost bone. In general, these procedures are carried out in periodontal and oral surgery offices by specialists who place allograft (sterile cadaver bone made of collagen type 1 and 3) or autogenous (your own bone harvested from elsewhere in the mouth) bone material in areas of the jawbones that have experienced bone loss.  This “regrown” bone now serves to replace teeth via implants at sites that were previously not candidates.  At the new implant sites, the loading or what specialists call proprioception of the implant to the bone, preserves bone density and volume going forward. This is a way not only to replace missing teeth but also to minimize further loss of bone and preserve your natural anatomy. 

Options for Bone Grafting

Here’s a look at two common bone grafting procedures:

Ridge augmentation – Bone tissue and growth factors, which expedite healing, are placed to strengthen jawbones and provide a firm foundation for dental implants. Dr. Anderson prefers a novel technique called S.M.A.R.T., involving adding bone graft to a deficit site via a pouch. This minimally invasive option is correlated with better patient reported outcomes and superior clinical gains vs more invasive traditional techniques. 

Ridge preservation – Bone is grafted immediately into sockets after extraction. This procedure minimizes bone loss or atrophy after a tooth extraction, and can help prevent the need for ridge augmentation procedures thus leaving open the possibility for dental implants later.

More on Dental Implants and Bone Grafting in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Reserve an appointment with Dr. Lauren Anderson of Anderson Periodontal Wellness for a consultation on dental implants and bone grafting in Bloomfield Hills, MI. 

Why Choose Dr. Lauren Anderson for Your Biological Periodontics?

Expertise in Biological Dentistry – Dr. Anderson is trained in Biodentistry 3.0 and certified in Swiss Dental Ceramics, ensuring a holistic and biocompatible approach to periodontal care.

Highest Level of Certification – As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Michigan Board-Certified Periodontist, Dr. Anderson has achieved the highest levels of professional accreditation in her field.

Cutting-Edge Techniques & Innovations – With published research and lectures on implant-related soft tissue augmentation, peri-implant disease prevention, and airway-focused periodontics, Dr. Anderson integrates the latest advancements into her patient care.

Multi-Disciplinary & Holistic Approach – Dr. Anderson collaborates with experts across dentistry and medicine to ensure comprehensive, whole-body health solutions for her patients.

Minimally Invasive & Biocompatible Treatments – With specialized training in advanced ceramic implants and biological dentistry techniques, Dr. Anderson prioritizes treatments that support the body’s natural healing processes.

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care – Passionate about education and personalized treatment plans, Dr. Anderson empowers her patients with knowledge and customized solutions for optimal oral and systemic health.

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