Dr. Eric Meyer of Fullerton Dental Performs Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

FULLERTON, Calif. - June 7, 2016 - PRLog -- Dr. Eric Meyer
Fullerton Dental
(714) 879-7943
www.fullertondental.com

Dr. Eric Meyer of Fullerton Dental Performs Bone Grafting for Dental Implants

Dental implants are a permanent option for tooth replacement; they are able to last a lifetime with good care. For that reason, it is often the number one option for replacing missing teeth. While this is often the best option for a patient, it is sometimes not possible due to jawbone degeneration or small jawbones. For this reason, Dr. Eric Meyer of Fullerton Dental performs bone grafting in his Fullerton, CA dental office.

Bone grafting is the process of building up the jawbone so that it is big enough and strong enough to successfully hold a dental implant. Since the dental implant is, in fact, an implant, it is inserted straight into the bone socket. Occasionally, the bone tissue in that area is not large enough to hold a dental implant. This can either happen naturally or it can happen after a tooth is lost. When a tooth is missing for a long time, the bone in that area begins to deteriorate. A more natural reason would be when the sinus cavity is too low. In this case, the bone in that area needs to be thickened so that the implant has enough room without entering the sinus cavity.

Ridge augmentation is the bone grafting procedure performed when the ridge (the area where the teeth are held) is degenerated or not big enough. The area is opened up with an incision and the bone graft material is packed into the space. The bone graft material is often taken from another area of the patient's jaw. Once the area is sealed, it is allowed to heal for several months.

A sinus lift is a bone grafting procedure that is performed when the sinus cavity is too low. In this case, an incision is made and the bone is exposed. The sinus membrane that separates the sinus cavity and the jaw is then pushed upward and the bone graft material is packed into the space. Once the area is stitched closed, it will take several months to heal before a dental implant can be placed.

Dental implants are tooth replacement options that will not require future replacement. They are also the closest it gets to your natural tooth. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric Meyer or to learn more about implants and bone grafting, call his Fullerton, CA office at (714) 879-7943. Appointments may also be made through the Fullerton Dental website,www.fullertondental.com.