Bone Grafting Cincinnati, OH

Providing our patients with sexy teeth is something we are dedicated to at MINT dentistry. However, your teeth can only be sexy if they are also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is important to your teeth and gums. If your jaw is weak from physical trauma or missing teeth, a bone graft can help your jawbone remain strong enough to hold both dental implants or removable dentures. At MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH, surgical bone grafting is usually recommended to prepare your mouth for dentures or dental implants to replace missing or damaged teeth. Book a consultation with our experienced team at MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH to learn more about bone augmentation. MINT dentistry's board-certified doctors are experienced in performing oral surgery to help you keep your sexy teeth.

Certain oral conditions, such as periodontal disease, physical trauma, and other situations can cause bone loss in the jaw. Atrophy can also weaken the jawbone if a tooth or teeth have not been replaced with a dental implant. Bone grafting strengthens and prepares the jaw for dentures or a dental implant, but you need to understand how much healing time will be required. The grafting and implant process often takes several months to finish, but you'll have a stronger jaw and better oral health. To determine whether you require bone grafting surgery, your dentist will take digital x-rays and perform a thorough examination during your consultation at MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH.

Before we start your bone grafting procedure, we'll have you get comfortable in one of our massaging-style treatment chairs and then we will administer the chosen form of sedation. Once the graft is prepared for placement, a member of our MINT team will make incisions in your gums so the graft can be attached to your jawbone. Proteins and collagens are added to the graft to speed integration. Once the process is complete, the incisions in your gums will be closed and thoroughly rinsed. The grafted material will be given time to heal and integrate with your bone tissue.

It will take your mouth several months to heal and integrate with your jawbone. It is especially important during this time to follow an optimal oral care routine at home with brushing and flossing along with any products recommended by your dentist (like a prescribed mouthwash or antibiotics). You may need to attend follow-up visits at MINT dentistry so your dentist can evaluate your progress and decide when you will be able to receive dentures or a dental implant. To keep your mouth healthy after grafting, our dentists recommend scheduling appointments for cleanings twice a year at our Cincinnati, OH dental center.

Prior to your treatment, someone from our MINT team will contact your dental insurance carrier to determine your benefits and calculate your expected out-of-pocket cost. If it is deemed medically necessary, a portion of your bone grafting treatment expense might be covered under your policy. We are devoted to helping our patients get the treatment needed for a healthy smile. If you do not have dental insurance and need help affording your bone graft surgery, ask a member of our team about the MINT Discount Plan.

If you want sexy teeth, you need to start with a healthy jaw. Help strengthen your jaw for better support of dental implants or traditional dentures with bone grafting at MINT dentistry in Cincinnati, OH. At your consultation with a board-certified doctor, you can learn about bone grafting surgery and receive a personalized treatment plan that will help strengthen your jaw and optimize your oral health. Contact MINT dentistry to book a consultation.