The purpose of
bone grafting
When you’ve lost teeth over the years, the jawbone gradually resorbs as it is no longer stimulated by teeth. As a result, there may not be enough bone to support a dental implant. This is when bone grafting, or bone regeneration, is performed.
Bone grafting is used to add bone in order to place an implant of adequate length and diameter. Once the regeneration treatment has been completed by the dentist, the grafted bone needs time to heal (5 to 6 months), and the implants are installed in a second surgical stage.
The goal of
gum grafting
Gums can sometimes recede, causing gingival recession, which can be due to periodontal disease such as gingivitis or periodontitis, excessive brushing, or habits such as teeth grinding or clenching. In some cases, people don’t have enough natural gum tissue to protect their teeth properly. In these cases, your dentist may recommend a gum grafting treatment to restore the thickness and height of the weakened gum tissue, thus halting the progression of recession. This restorative procedure strengthens the supporting tissues to protect the teeth.
If you’d like to learn more about gum or bone grafting, please contact our team at Centre dentaire et d’implantologie LaSalle. Our professionals will be happy to answer all your questions.
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