What Is a Dental Bone Graft?
A bone graft is a procedure used to rebuild or restore bone in the jaw that may have been lost due to injury, infection, or tooth loss. During the procedure, bone material is placed in areas where the bone has weakened or deteriorated, helping to stimulate new bone growth. This is often necessary before procedures like dental implants, as sufficient bone is needed to secure the implant. At Middle Tennessee Oral and Implant Surgery, Dr. Mark Hardison and Dr. Jeff Warden offer dental bone grafts to help patients in Murfreesboro and Smyrna, TN, regain a strong and healthy foundation for their smiles.
A Strong Foundation
If you're in need of a bone graft for an implant or a bone graft after tooth extraction, Middle Tennessee Oral and Implant Surgery is here to provide specialized care. Dr. Mark Hardison and Dr. Jeff Warden specialize in bone grafting procedures, helping to ensure a healthy and stable foundation for your future dental work. Contact us in Murfreesboro or Smyrna, TN today to schedule a consultation and get started on your path to better oral health! Our team is dedicated to supporting you throughout the process every step of the way.
What Are the Benefits of Bone Grafting?
Bone grafting offers various advantages for individuals who have deterioration of bone in the jaw. These are some primary benefits:
- Provides a steady base for tooth restorations, such as dentures and crowns
- Can preserve the facial structure and prevent a gaunt appearance
- Helps allow for a more attractive, natural-looking overall appearance
- Offers a steady base for dental implants
- Cultivates enhancement of overall dental health
- Minimizes further bone resorption and deterioration
- Can work to prevent added harm to the jawbone and teeth
Middle Tennessee Oral and Implant Surgery Reviews
Very caring and very professional. Everyone there works together and the atmosphere is friendly, and very knowledgeable.
Amazing experience!!! Everyone was so friendly and made me feel at ease.
I am waiting on the tooth extraction. I renewed all the required paper work, had my x-ray and general consultation with the nurse and Dr. Warden, waitijg on Dr. Rhim to approve the surgery. I still have my bad tooth ache. Thank you! Everything went great except for my not taking the pre-med as required. As luck would have it the staff found a place for me at Smyrna on the 26th allowing my tooth to be extracted. Thanks to the staff and Dr. Warden, all is well. Thank you
I absolutely recommend Middle Tennessee Oral & Implant surgery!! I had my wisdom tooth removal here. The process was seamless! The staff is so amazing and knowledgable. Everyone was so friendly and made my experience so smooth! They called to check in on me the day after my procedure and it shows just how genuine they are!!
The nurse we had was so friendly and kind to my grandson. Dr. Hardison was very friendly also and informed us of what Logan needed.
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How Is a Bone Graft Performed?
When you arrive for your bone graft, local anesthesia will be administered to numb the area, ensuring you're comfortable throughout the process. In some cases, a sedative may also be offered if you're feeling anxious. During the procedure, bone material is placed into the area where the bone is missing. This material could be taken from another part of your body, a donor source, or be synthetic. The graft is carefully positioned, and the area is closed with sutures. Afterward, you'll be given post-operative care instructions, including how to manage swelling and discomfort. Over time, the graft will integrate with the natural bone, promoting new bone growth to prepare for dental implants or restore the jaw's natural structure.