Whether due to natural issues, injuries, or tooth loss, you could end up with a lower jaw unable to support dental implants once you lose natural teeth. We do not want you to live with gaps in your smile, which is why we offer treatment to rebuild the weakened portions of your smile. At your Dallas, TX dental practice, we can offer jawbone grafting.
The Loss of Jawbone Structure and Other Complications
How does the strength and stability of your jawbone become threatened? For some, this could be due to issues with jaw development, injury, or other complications. But tooth loss is often a major reason. We can lose our teeth to multiple factors, but the advanced stage of gum disease, known as periodontitis, is the most common factor. When you lose teeth, the body responds to the loss of their roots by suspending the flow of calcium and phosphorus to the jawbone. Without these nutrients, your jawbone could begin to lose mass and density, which causes the bone structure to shrink and break down, a complication linked to further tooth loss and even a prematurely aged appearance. This also means there may not be enough structure to support new teeth, such as dental implants.
The Jawbone Grafting Process
Our team will strengthen the lower jaw to correct the bone loss caused by gum disease and tooth loss. We begin with digital x-rays of your smile so we can plan the process in detail, identifying the areas that would benefit most from added structure.
To restore the jaw, we use biocompatible grafting material, which may be sourced from donor tissue, synthetic materials, or your own body, and place it onto the weakened areas of the jaw. There, it bonds with the existing bone and stimulates the natural growth of new bone structure, gradually restoring the strength and density of your jaw. The result is a more youthful facial appearance and a foundation that is ready to support dental implant placement.
Placing Dental Implants
Our team will also treat any underlying gum disease to keep your smile strong. We will insert one or more dental implants in the upper and/or lower jaw, where they bond with the structure and act as new roots. This preserves your jawbone and ensures your new teeth have the potential to last for decades to come. We can place a single implant or use several to support a set of fixed dentures.
Speak With Your Dallas, TX Dentist About Ridge Augmentation
Our team wants to ensure your jaw can support dental implants and restore function and beauty to your smile. To learn more about addressing tooth loss and rebuilding your smile, call Park Cities Periodontics And Implant Dentistry in Dallas, TX at (214)522-9700!
