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With proper care, the smile will last a lifetime. However, there are situations that can occur with time that impact the health of the smile and may require additional treatments. When patients have lost jawbone, particularly with the loss of teeth, they may want to look at permanent tooth replacement options that fit their lifestyle, such as dental implants. Unfortunately, implants require enough bone for successful placement. This is when San Francisco, CA area dentists will encourage patients to consider the bone grafting procedure. This dental procedure is done to add bone to the jaw to build it up and prepare it for the placement of dental implants.
Dental implants are restorations that are highly desirable by patients for many reasons. They are:
Dental implants are titanium posts that are placed into the bone of the jaw during oral surgery. This allows the bone to build up around the implant through the process known as osseointegration. The bone that wraps around will build the proper foundation for years of function. Because dental implants are integrated into the bone, they are the strongest and most durable of the tooth replacement options, especially when compared to dental bridges and partial dentures.
Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh of West Portal Family Dentistry are pleased to provide bone grafting in a comfortable and minimally invasive manner. They provide proper sedation and anesthetics for patient comfort, and can work with patients through the healing process, recommending over the counter or prescription-strength pain reliever during the recovery period.
Improving the bone is the first step in a healthier smile if you are preparing for the placement of dental implants. Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh of San Francisco, CA believe in offering preparatory procedures such as bone grafting, or even restoration solutions, in their practice. If you live in the community and are considering working with the team at West Portal Family Dentistry, we invite you to book a consultation appointment by calling (415) 604-9292 .