Bone Transplantation (grafting) in the Gums in Jerusalem
When the need for implants rises but the patient doesn’t have enough bone volume for the implants to remain steady, it is customary to perform a bone grafting in the gum prior to the implantation process. This process can be performed in the upper or lower jaw, and in some cases this treatment can take place during the same session as the implantation itself.
When is Bone Grafting Necessary?
As previously mentioned, bone grafting in the gums in Jerusalem takes place to improve the infrastructure over which the dental implants require to remain steady and in place. Patients who lack bone volume, like patients who’ve lost a part of their jawbone when they’ve lost their teeth; suffered infections such as gum inflammations which have caused them to lose some of their bone tissues; have undergone jaw tumors removal surgery; patients who have experienced trauma in that area (for example, a severe accident); and for some patients, it could simply be a natural lack of bone volume.
How Does Bone Transplantation Take Place?
Bone grafting surgery would usually last for no longer that 90 minutes (or less, depends on the patient’s individual characteristic), and it is performed under local anesthesia, sedation or general anesthesia. The surgery involves a precise cut to the gum tissues to expose the jawbone, injecting a bone simulating substance, and then stitching up the treated area. In some cases, the dental implants can be implanted during the same surgery, and sometimes it is necessary to wait for the area to fully heal before progressing to the following stages. The recovery usually takes about two weeks.
Bone grafting is one of the surgical procedures in Dr. Heisler’s dental clinic in Jerusalem. We also offer sinus lifting treatments – a type of bone transplantation in the sinuses in each side of the nose, which are suitable for upper jaw implantations.
Bone Transplantation in the Gums: Side Effects and Risks
Bone transplantation procedures are relatively simple and don’t involve many side effects. In most cases, it is likely to feel some pain after the anesthesia starts to wear off, and local swelling and even light hemorrhages are to be expected. In any case, these side effects should pass naturally after a week or two. If after the transplantation severe pains are experienced, and over the counter painkillers are of no help, you should contact us.
It should be noted that there is a slight risk that the bone transplantation would not be accepted, such as infection, a movement of the bone, exterior pressure, etc., and if that happens, the procedure will have to be performed again. In some cases, there would still be a lack of bone volume after the procedure has taken place, and then an additional procedure would have to take place to add another bone layer.
To maximize the success rates of the procedure, it is recommended to undergo dental treatments to get rid of as many germs and infections as possible. Tartar removal should also be considered a few weeks prior to the bone transplantation procedure.
