Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting
Grafting procedures are done to restore your tissues to as close to their previous form following tooth loss, gum disease, or trauma.
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Dr. Chris Gudger specialize in a full range of dental procedures, from General and Cosmetic Dentistry to Dental Implants Treatments and Sedation Dentistry. Working in a state-of-art dental facility with a completely digital workflow, the doctor and his team of dental professionals are prepared to solve the most complex dental problems all under one roof, often in just one day—no need to travel to different offices, meeting with multiple doctors.
DR. CHRIS GUDGER
Bringing state-of-the-art technology to caring, comfortable, and comprehensive dentistry.
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With such comprehensive dental knowledge and extensive experience, Dr. Gudger is prepared to solve the most complex dental problems with various procedures all done under one roof.
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ABOUT BONE AND SOFT TISSUE GRAFTING
Why is grafting needed?
Bone and soft tissue grafts are used to restore deficient areas, thereby allowing for reconstruction possibilities otherwise absent.
After teeth removal, the bone surrounding the missing tooth will slowly begin to resorb (i.e., shrink), resulting in a loss of bone height and width. As bone resorbs the overlying gum tissue, you will lose both volume and the normal anatomic form. After tooth extraction, bone and gum tissue loss often results in functional and cosmetic defects, leaving an unsightly collapsed appearance.
At Lifetime Family Dental, Dr. Gudger takes a proactive stance on tissue preservation. Bone and gum tissue loss following teeth removal can be significantly reduced or eliminated thanks to advances in grafting procedures and bioengineering. For example, following a tooth extraction, a specially bioengineered dental bone graft material is placed within the extraction socket. The bone graft material supports new bone growth and has been shown to preserve bone and overlying soft tissue following tooth removal.
What is the process of Bone Grafting?
Grafting is a safe procedure, and we can discuss your options in-depth with you before the surgery takes place to ensure you’re receiving the appropriate type of treatment for your needs. You’ll typically be given a local anesthetic to reduce pain while the procedure takes place, and you may opt for intravenous sedation. Once the procedure is completed, you will be provided with antibiotics and medication for pain if required. We advise you not to consume specific foods to avoid putting pressure on the graft. You should be able to carry on with your day-to-day life as usual while the graft is healing.
What is the process of Bone Grafting?
Grafting is a safe procedure, and we can discuss your options in-depth with you before the surgery takes place to ensure you’re receiving the appropriate type of treatment for your needs. You’ll typically be given a local anesthetic to reduce pain while the procedure takes place, and you may opt for intravenous sedation. Once the procedure is completed, you will be provided with antibiotics and medication for pain if required. We advise you not to consume specific foods to avoid putting pressure on the graft. You should be able to carry on with your day-to-day life as usual while the graft is healing.
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