Bone Grafting Temple Hills, MD

At MINT dentistry, our oral health professionals are dedicated to helping each and every patient attain a beautiful smile. However, your smile is only beautiful if it's also healthy. The strength of your jawbone is important to your oral health. If your jawbone is weak from missing teeth or physical trauma, a bone graft can help augment the strength of your jawbone so it will be able to hold both removable dentures or dental implants. At MINT dentistry, surgical bone grafting is usually recommended to prepare your jaw for dentures or dental implants to replace weakened or missing teeth. Schedule a consultation with a member of our skilled dental team at MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD to learn more about bone grafting. Our board-certified doctors are skilled in advanced procedures like bone grafting surgery to help you keep your sexy teeth.

A weakened jaw could stem from a number of oral conditions, including periodontal disease or past trauma to the face. Atrophy can also weaken the jawbone if a tooth is missing for a length of time without replacement by a dental implant. Bone grafting surgery gives your jaw the necessary strength to prepare you for dentures or a dental implant, but it's important to understand that the process will take time. The grafting and implant process can take several months to complete, but the end result is a stronger jaw and better oral health. To determine whether you are an ideal candidate for bone grafting, your team will obtain digital x-rays and perform a thorough physical exam during your consultation at MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD.

When you arrive at our office for your grafting procedure, our highly skilled dental team will first help you settle into one of our relaxing massage chairs before administering whichever method of sedation was decided upon during your initial consultation. Once your graft is ready to be placed, your MINT dentist will make incisions in your gums so it can be attached to your jawbone. Tissue regenerative factors will be added to help the graft integrate. Once the process is complete, your gums will be closed and the treatment site will be rinsed thoroughly. The graft will need some time to heal and bond with your jawbone.

The healing process generally takes about 6 – 9 months, during which time the natural bone in your jaw will integrate with the graft. It is especially important during this time to follow a good home oral care routine with daily flossing and brushing plus any products recommended by your dentist (like antibiotics or special mouthwashes). We will schedule your follow-up appointments at MINT dentistry so we can evaluate your healing and determine when you are able to receive dentures or a dental implant. To keep your mouth healthy after grafting, our dentists suggest attending professional cleanings twice a year at our Temple Hills, MD practice.

A financial coordinator at MINT dentistry will reach out to your dental insurance provider to better understand your plan and calculate any personal expenses before your bone grafting surgery is scheduled. If the treatment is deemed medically necessary, a portion of the bone grafting procedure fee might be covered under your plan. During your consultation and exam, we can estimate different options and discuss ways to make your care easier to afford. MINT dentistry is committed to helping our patients get the services required for a brilliant smile. If you don't have insurance and need help affording your bone graft surgery, please ask a member of our team about the MINT Discount Plan.

A healthy jaw makes for a sexier smile. Strengthen your jaw so it can support dentures or dental implants with bone grafting surgery at MINT dentistry in Temple Hills, MD. At your initial consultation with a board-certified doctor, you can learn about bone grafting surgery and receive a unique treatment plan designed to help you achieve a stronger jaw and healthier mouth. Contact MINT dentistry today to book a consultation.