Rebuild Lost Bone and Prepare for a Stronger Smile
Bone loss in the jaw can affect your oral health and may make certain tooth replacement treatments more difficult. At Henrietta Family Dental, Dr. Ihab Soliman provides bone grafting in Rochester, New York, to rebuild areas where bone has been lost and create a stronger foundation for future dental care, including dental implants.
Our practice uses FDA-approved natural bone grafting material when performing this procedure. Your treatment is planned around the condition of your jaw, the location of bone loss and your long-term restorative needs.
Find out whether bone grafting may be appropriate for you. Call 585-424-3310 to schedule an evaluation with Dr. Ihab Soliman.
What Is Dental Bone Grafting?
Dental bone grafting is a procedure used to restore or rebuild bone in an area of the jaw where bone volume has been lost. The grafting material is placed in the treatment area to support the development of a stronger foundation for your teeth or future restorative treatment.
Bone grafting is commonly performed before dental implant placement when there is not enough healthy bone to adequately support an implant. Whether you need grafting depends on your individual anatomy and the amount of available bone.
Why Does Jawbone Loss Happen?
Your jawbone helps support your teeth and contributes to the structure of your mouth and face. After a tooth is lost or extracted, the bone in that area can gradually lose height and width because it no longer receives the same stimulation from the tooth root.
Rebuilding lost bone may help preserve the treatment area and create better conditions for future tooth replacement. If a damaged tooth still needs to be removed, Dr. Soliman also provides surgical and routine tooth extractions.
Bone Grafting Before Dental Implants
Dental implants rely on the jawbone for support. Before recommending implant placement, Dr. Ihab Soliman evaluates the treatment area to determine whether there is adequate bone to support the planned implant.
If there is not enough bone, grafting may be recommended before implant placement. Once the grafted area has developed sufficiently for the planned treatment, the next phase of implant care can be considered.
Bone grafting does not mean that every patient will automatically qualify for an implant. Dr. Soliman will evaluate your individual condition and explain the treatment sequence appropriate for your needs.
Advanced Implant and Surgical Experience
Dr. Ihab Soliman has advanced clinical experience in oral surgery and dental implant placement. His training includes a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and a general practice residency at Rochester General Hospital.
Dr. Soliman has also placed more than 1,000 dental implants, giving him substantial practical experience evaluating the bone and supporting structures involved in implant treatment. This experience is especially relevant when determining whether bone grafting may be necessary before an implant can be placed.
How We Evaluate Your Jaw Before Treatment
Successful bone grafting begins with understanding the anatomy of the treatment area. In addition to a clinical examination, Dr. Ihab Soliman can use advanced dental imaging when appropriate to evaluate your oral structures and plan treatment.
Henrietta Family Dental offers panoramic X-rays as well as cone beam 3D imaging. Cone beam imaging provides a three-dimensional view that can be useful when evaluating anatomy for surgical and implant-related treatment.
What to Expect With Bone Grafting
Your bone grafting procedure will depend on the location and extent of the area that needs to be rebuilt. Dr. Soliman will evaluate your mouth, explain why grafting is recommended and discuss how it fits into your overall treatment plan.
The grafting material is placed in the area where additional bone support is needed. The area then requires time to heal before Dr. Ihab Soliman determines whether it is ready for the next stage of treatment.
If bone grafting is being completed in preparation for a dental implant, your overall treatment plan may include separate stages for grafting, healing, implant placement and restoration. Your individual timeline will depend on your clinical needs and healing.
Benefits of Rebuilding Lost Jawbone
When clinically appropriate, bone grafting can play an important role in restoring an area affected by bone loss. Potential benefits include:
- Rebuilding bone in areas where volume has been lost
- Creating a stronger foundation for planned dental implant treatment
- Helping preserve the structure of an area following tooth loss
- Expanding restorative options for patients who do not initially have enough bone for an implant
- Supporting a comprehensive plan for replacing missing teeth
Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Grafting
Why might I need a dental bone graft?
A bone graft may be recommended when an area of your jaw has lost bone volume. It is commonly used when additional bone is needed to create a stronger foundation for future dental implant placement.
Do I need a bone graft before getting a dental implant?
Not everyone does. Dr. Ihab Soliman will evaluate the available bone in the implant area and determine whether grafting is necessary before implant placement.
Why does bone shrink after losing a tooth?
After a tooth is lost or extracted, the surrounding jawbone no longer receives the same stimulation from the tooth root. Over time, the bone in that area can lose height and width.
What type of bone grafting material does Henrietta Family Dental use?
Henrietta Family Dental uses FDA-approved natural bone grafting material. Dr. Soliman can explain the material and planned procedure during your evaluation.
How do you determine whether I have enough bone for an implant?
Dr. Ihab Soliman evaluates your mouth and may use dental imaging to examine the treatment area. When appropriate, cone beam 3D imaging can provide additional information about the anatomy involved in implant planning.
How long after a bone graft can I get a dental implant?
Healing varies from patient to patient and depends on the location and extent of grafting. Dr. Soliman will monitor the area and determine when it is appropriate to proceed with the next stage of treatment.
Where can I get bone grafting in Rochester, New York?
Dr. Ihab Soliman provides bone grafting at Henrietta Family Dental for patients in Rochester and the surrounding area. Call 585-424-3310 to schedule an evaluation and learn whether bone grafting may be appropriate for you.
Find Out if Bone Grafting Can Restore Your Treatment Options
Loss of jawbone does not necessarily mean dental implant treatment is no longer an option. Bone grafting may help rebuild the area and provide the foundation needed for future restorative care.
Call Henrietta Family Dental at 585-424-3310 to schedule an evaluation with our dentist and learn more about bone grafting in Rochester, New York.
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