Bone Grafting
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies or is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.
Today, we have the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
Major Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee). Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. In addition, special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum and protect the bone graft and encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration.
Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tumor surgery, or congenital defects. Large defects are repaired using the patient’s own bone. This bone is harvested from a number of different sites depending on the size of the defect. The skull (cranium), hip (iliac crest), and lateral knee (tibia), are common donor sites. These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.
Konikoff Periodontics & Dental Implants
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The staff was very friendly and the procedure went great.
- Pamela N
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The dental staff are very caring and attentive. They put you at ease and make you feel comfortable.
- Dawn W
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My whole experience was as good as it get! Everyone there makes me feel very comfortable & welcomed. There professionalism is on the highest level.
- Tory M
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Dr. K is lovely, and he sings well too. The staff that assisted him were delightful as well.
- Marty H
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Excellent experience.
- Chuck A
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I was dreading my upper jaw bone grafting procedures. But I experienced virtually no discomfort during the surgery and none during the healing process. Also no bruising. Very professional practice!
- Joan L
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This team was just overall a great team to work with. Everyone made this process easy and quick. I'm so happy they were recommended and I was able to go there for my dental needs!
- Brittany B
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I had very good results on tissue and bone grafting. I would definitely return and recommend to a friend.
- Jennifer E
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So far the experience has been good.... will return in March for my implant
- Adrianna M
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Everyone was professional and courteous.
- maria h
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- Pat C
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Very professional and personable office staff. Dr Konikoff made it less scary by telling me what he was going to do before he did it.
- Brenda S
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The staff was great. Almost no wait time! The waiting room was clean and neat. Overall, a great experience. Highly recommend!
- Monica H
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Staff very knowledgeable and pleasant. Doctor explained in details all the steps of my procedure.
- Paulette N
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Great service!
- Anonymous
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Doctor was very detailed in her explanation of the procedure and the post procedure phone call to follow up with very much appreciated.
- Milton A
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Staff is very friendly
- Yeona W