Is bone graft painful and is it safe?

Q. I’ve always had lovely teeth & visited the dentist regularly.About a year ago I noticed that every time I brushed, my gums would bleed.My dentist suggested various gels for gum disease,but now my top front tooth is slightly twisted and I still bleed.After having some x-rays Ive been told I have lost bone tissue and the next tooth may also come loose.I asked about implants. It has been explained to me that because there is a loss of bone an implant would not be possible at the moment.A bone graft/implant has been suggested.Can you give me some information on this.Where is the bone taken from? Is it done under general anisthetic? I am extreemly worried. I want my teeth to look good and I dont like pain.

A. Thanks for your questions, it is possible to carry out the procedure using an artificial bone, to prevent the need for a graft from another site on your body. This procedure can be carried out under local anaesthetic, although some clinicians will be able to offer Intravenous sedation, if you feel this would help you. The aartificial bone is then allowed to integrate for a period of months, before the process to place the implants would begin. I hope this heglps.
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January 3rd, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Brenda Says :

I have a very absorbed lower front ridge, and a oral surgeon said I could have 4 mini implants, instead of a bone graft. My partial hit in the middle and also it looks terrible. A periodontist said I need a ridge augmentation and the 2 regular implants. I dont want either type of implants, and want to keep wearing a partial, and then lower denture. So do I need a bone graft, because a lower denture will sit on the nerve. Dentists complain I have no ridge to take impressions. Thanks

January 9th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Anahi Says :

Hello could you talk me through the bone graft procedure? i know that you can either use my bone, or animal bone but i am still unsure what the details of the procedure are. IS it very invasive and how long does it take to recover? I need this operation for implant treatment, but am quite scared about what it may entail, thank you

January 9th, 2012 at 08:47 PM
Marquez Says :

It really depends on what you are having as it could be simple or complex grafting. If it has been suggested that animal bone alone could be used then it could be quite simple.

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