Worried oral implants may not be suitable for you? benefits of bone grafting by High Dental Implants

Have you worn dentures for many years and want something a bit more permanent? Have you lost a lot of teeth in your mouth and can tell that your jawbone has shrunk?

When they were first introduced to the field of restorative and cosmetic dentistry, oral implants could not be fitted on people who had minimal amounts of jawbone left. For obvious reasons, having a minimal amount of bone would have made implant fitting difficult and would have probably resulted in the implants failing after a short time.

While many dental surgeries are unable to fit oral implants to very small amounts of bone, there are now some solutions to this problem that can change both your life and your smile.

When you visit our team at High Dental Implants, if you have minimal jawbone due to wearing down caused by dentures or even damage, our team can perform bone grafting to boost the success rate of your dental implants in Melbourne. Not only does bone grafting promote the success of the initial fitting, but it also extends the lifespan of the implant and so, it is a great solution!

But what are some of the other benefits of bone grafting before having your dental implants in Melbourne fitted?

Complete bone restoration

When you come to us for your dental implants in Melbourne, you may feel a bit intimidated at the prospect of having bone grafted into your jaw.

Rest assured that our team is highly competent in this area and that the procedure itself is completely painless.

Before your implants are fitted, our team has to ensure that your jaw is wide enough and deep enough for them to be fitted successfully. One of the additional benefits of bone grafting is the complete restoration of the bone, causing stabilisation of any natural surrounding teeth that may have become loose due to bone loss.

Restored facial structure

When you lose teeth and your jawbone recedes, your face can appear hollowed out, making your cheeks sink inwards, this can end up causing you to look a bit older than you are. It can also be a cause of wrinkles and can lead to incidents of biting your inner cheek more frequently.

When you have a bone graft, this will fill the gap caused by the bone loss and will give your face a more plump, youthful appearance. Similarly, when the implants and your new teeth are finally fitted, that hollowed out look will be completely reversed. Brilliant!

Secure basis for implants

When you come to us for oral implants, you will want the best basis to ensure that your implants last a long time and do not come loose.

Having a bone graft minimises the risk of failing, as once it is in place, it naturally bonds to the surrounding bone, resulting in a more stable base for our team to attach the implants to. The bone used will often be taken from an inconspicuous area of your body, so there will be minimal chance of rejection.

Disclaimer

All dental treatments carry potential risks. Contact your local dental team for more information about the procedures mentioned in this article.