When someone is considering getting a dental implant to replace a missing or decaying tooth, one of the most important factors is jaw bone density. That’s because the implant (tiny metal post) will be placed in the gum where it is supposed to fuse with the jaw bone, which needs to grow around it. The jaw bone needs to be strong and dense to hold a dental implant and a replacement tooth (crown).
If a patient lacks a thick jaw bone due to periodontal disease, injury, or infection, then a bone graft will be needed before dental implant surgery happens. A bone graft replaces and regenerates the lost bone. A bone graft creates a more solid base for a dental implant, which can last a lifetime.
Bone grafting and dental implants are specialized surgeries that should only be performed by experienced oral surgeons. These are not procedures for your neighborhood family dentist. Our office has experienced oral surgeons who are experts in bone grafting, and all the other stages of dental implants. Because we have different specialties in one office, we provide a consistent high level of care.
If you have some questions about the bone grafts in Las Vegas, please call our office at 702-945-0617
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