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When a patient’s jawbone lacks the necessary density for dental implants to be securely anchored in place, they may undergo a bone augmentation treatment, commonly known as bone grafting. Fortunately, modern medicine has the tools to build bone where it’s needed. A bone augmentation is performed when the patient’s bone mass is insufficient for the dental implant to remain in place without additional support. Dental implants have a higher failure rate if they are implanted in jaws with insufficient bone structure.
The loss of bone is the leading cause of the need for bone augmentation surgery. Chewing provides the continual action and pressure necessary to keep the jaw bone in good shape. When a tooth or teeth are lost and not replaced, the jawbone deteriorates and resorbs. One year is all it takes for bone loss to reach 25%, so even if a tooth has been missing for only that long, it can be devastating. Bone loss can be prevented by having a dental implant placed as soon as possible after a tooth is lost. Misaligned teeth, gum disease, infection, and facial malignancies are among less common causes of bone loss.
Some of the bone fragments may begin to extrude from the socket shortly after surgery. Your mouth may get a “gritty” sensation from this. Absolutely nothing to worry about here. A membrane that was placed over the socket may loosen after a few weeks, but this is also normal and should not cause any alarm. At your next consultation, we will assess the situation and remove the membrane if necessary. During the healing process, your oral surgeon will want to see you every few weeks to check on the progress of the bone augmentation location. Your dental implant surgery will be scheduled once you have fully recovered from the first injury.
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