What is Bone Grafting?

According to the CDC, "Among adults aged 20 or older, about 90% have had at least one cavity." At some point in your life, you will likely need tooth repair. In the past, serious dental conditions often resulted in the total loss of one or more teeth. Bone grafting changed all that. Specialists like Dr. Suzanne Haeri in Los Angeles, California, use bone grafting to restore teeth to their former glory.

How Does It Work?

During bone grafting, Dr. Suzanne Haeri and others like her take healthy bone and graft it onto teeth and jawbones to repair severe damage. Bone cells can heal, as anyone who has ever suffered from a broken bone knows. Severe injury, however, is beyond the body's ability to heal by itself. When that happens, doctors take cells from healthy bones and graft them onto the damaged area. The graft replaces the part of the bone that can't heal, and the rest heals the same as any other fracture. This method can be used to treat any number of bone conditions but is most effective in dental operations because of how dental cells grow. These grafts may come from a donor or other parts of the patient's skeleton.</p>

Risks of Bone Grafting

Any transplant surgery has risks, and bone grafting is no exception. Surgery always carries the risk of a bad reaction to anesthesia, so it's essential to follow all of your surgeon's instructions before surgery. In rare cases, an infection can occur during surgery. For transplant surgery, conditions suffered by the original donor also carry an infection risk. These conditions are rare, and a good surgeon can mitigate many of them. If you have concerns, don't be afraid to ask your doctor what steps they take to protect your health during a bone graft.

About Dr. Suzanne Haeri

Dr. Suzanne Haeri of Los Angeles, CA, has been practicing dentistry for over 28 years. Her practice focuses on gentle dentistry informed by high levels of expertise. In addition to Dr. Suzanne Haeri's bone grafting, she also offers fillings, extractions, root canals, and diode laser gum surgery. Her practice ensures patients receive the correct care for their age and lifestyle. No patient is ever recommended a service they don't need, and all courses of treatment are designed to heal as effectively as possible.

Schedule An Appointment

Your dental health is essential. If you are experiencing jaw damage or tooth decay, it is time to discover a quality treatment plan. If your teeth need bone grafting, Dr. Suzanne Haeri of Los Angeles, CA, is the professional you can trust. Contact her office today to schedule your appointment.

What is Bone Grafting?

If you have bone loss in your jaw, bone grafting in Los Angeles, CA might be the solution for you. You can rely on Dr. Suzanne Haeri to provide the treatment and care that you need.

 

What is a Dental Bone Graft?

Teeth are held in the mouth by bone in an area referred to as the alveolar ridge. If you lose a tooth or have a periodontal or gum disease, you might lose some of the bone in this ridge. Without it, your mouth cannot support or secure natural teeth. It also means that it can’t support dental implants or other procedures that rely on the jaw bone. Fortunately, a dental bone graft can help. This procedure is used to restore bone loss, ensuring that there is sufficient bone for implants or in order to maintain proper oral health.

 

How is a Dental Bone Graft Done?

Dental bone grafting in Los Angeles, CA is completed by Dr. Haeri making an incision in your jaw. Bone material is then attached to the jaw bone, which encourages regeneration. The natural bone absorbs the grafted bone material and grows, resulting in a full jaw bone.

 

Types of Bone Grafts

The bone material typically comes from one of five different sources. Dr. Haeri will determine the best source according to your needs.

-The first is from bone tissue in another part of the body. Most commonly, it is taken from the hip but might also be taken from the shin, chin, or other areas of the jaw. This is referred to as an autograft.

-An allograft is when the bone tissue comes from another human source, such as a cadaver. The bone is treated to eliminate the risk of reactions or disease.

-An alloplastic graft is when hydroxyapatite, a natural mineral in the bone, is taken from natural or synthetic sources.

-Xenografts are when the tissue comes from animal bones. Most often, cows are the source.

-The last type of graft is when the bone material is made from ceramic. Sometimes, it is mixed with calcium for a more natural solution.

 

How Long Does it Take to Heal?

You will likely need around four to six months to recover before having implants done. However, the length of time will depend specifically on how well your healing is progressing.

 

Learn more about bone grafting in Los Angeles, CA, or schedule your consultation with Dr. Haeri today by calling (310) 657- 2200.

What is a Bone Graft?

Bone grafting is widely used throughout medicine because of how it helps the body heal.  In dentistry, a bone graft is used to strengthen a patient’s jaw bone when it is not strong enough to support a needed implant. Dr. Suzanne Haeri performs bone grafts to restore function to the mouths of patients in need of dental implants.

When a tooth is missing for an extended period of time the jaw bone in that area is vulnerable and can weaken, and some patients naturally have a softer jaw bone.  In either case, when the patient needs an implant the bone needs to be reinforced.  A jaw bone graft is typically harvested from a healthy location in the patient’s mouth.  During the procedure, the harvested material is grafted to the area of the jaw that needs an implant.  This reinforces the jaw bone and encourages the growth of new bone material.  This healing process typically takes a few months and should be monitored by your dentist. Once the graft has fused and healed, a dental implant can be placed.

To learn more about teeth grinding and the services we provide at our practice, visit www.suzannehaeridds.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Haeri, DDS herself in our Los Angeles, CA office, call 310-657-2200.