Get Implant-Ready: Reinforce Your Smile with Advanced Bone Grafting

It’s natural to imagine that your jawbone will stand the test of time throughout your lifetime. However, this isn’t always the case. You can lose your jawbone density and volume because of several factors, including:

• Prolonged tooth loss: Missing teeth deny your jawbone the stimulation it needs to regenerate. Over time, this results in jawbone resorption, which weakens your jawbone and changes the shape of your face.
• Advanced gum disease: Periodontitis can damage and deplete the underlying bone without effective treatment.  
• Trauma: An injury to the mouth or jaw can damage both teeth and the surrounding bone.
• Prolonged denture wear: The constant pressure from dentures resting on the gums can speed up bone resorption. Over the years, this can cause bone shrinkage and facial sagging.

These conditions weaken the foundation of your smile and can make it more challenging to get restorative treatments like dental implants. However, dental grafting in San Diego can rebuild your jawbone to enhance your jaw function and implant eligibility. 

At Pearlmax Oral Surgery, we are committed to making your treatment seamless and comfortable. If you need bone grafting, here’s how the procedure unfolds: 

• Initial consultation: Dr. Trujillo uses X-rays and 3D scans to assess your jawbone and create a personalized restorative plan. 
• Surgery: We complete the procedure right here in our office. After administering anesthetics and possibly sedation dentistry, the doctor places a bone graft at a precise location in the jawbone. Then, we suture the area to kick-start healing. We’ll provide aftercare tips to ensure a comfortable, seamless recovery.
• Healing: Over the next few months, your body’s healing cells grow into the graft material. The graft acts like a scaffold, guiding new bone growth in the area where it’s needed. After healing, the jawbone is strong enough to support a dental implant.

Even though bone grafting adds time to your treatment, it’s worth the investment. Here are the benefits you can expect with bone grafting: 

• Improved function: Rebuilding your jawbone restores your bite and chewing power, allowing you to enjoy your favorite foods without limitations. 
• Makes you eligible for implants: Implants require dense bone to fuse with the jawbone during osseointegration. A resorbed jawbone can make you ineligible for implants, but bone grafting can change that. It replenishes lost bone tissue to create a solid foundation to support implants.
• Enhanced aesthetics: A healthy, stable jawbone helps you achieve a youthful, beautiful appearance. 
• Prevent further bone loss: Bone grafting halts the cycle of bone resorption caused by tooth loss.