Dr. Todd Britten
recommends bone grafting procedures for patients with missing teeth who need additional
jaw bone support for the placement of dental implants. Bone grafting is recommended when bone loss is extreme.
The bone grafting
procedure takes bone from non-essential areas of the patient's body and
transplants it into the area of the jaw where the dental implants will be located. In most cases, allografts are used. Allografts are taken from a bone bank where
human bone from cadavers has been donated and xenografts are taken from animal
bone. Autogenous grafts come from the patient.
The new bone is surgically placed in the jaw area where it is required
and may be supplemented by the patient's bone marrow mixed with a grafting
material. The incision is closed using sutures, and the area is allowed to
heal. Local anesthesia is all that is
needed in most cases, however, Dr. Britten offers different forms of sedation
dentistry, including IV conscious sedation.
The dental bone graft
then heals completely prior to proceeding with other procedures, such as the
placement of dental implants. This will generally take about four to six months. Once the area
completely heals, the patient can be evaluated for the placement of dental
implants. This often can be done with an
examination and radiograph and sometimes a ConeBeam CT scan can be
performed. The implants are made of titanium
(the same material used in many replacement
hips and knees), a metal that is well suited to pairing with human bone. Patients interested in these procedures should locate additional
information at http://www.clearwater-periodontist.com
or www.brittenperio.com.
Britten Periodontics &
Implant Dentistry is a periodontal practice offering patients personalized
dental care in implant dentistry in Clearwater, Florida. Dr. Todd Britten
received his Bachelor of Science & Doctorate of Dental Surgery from
University of Florida, a Master’s Degree and Certificate in Periodontology and
Implant Dentistry; and completed extensive training at the Institute of
Advanced Laser Dentistry. He is one of the only board-certified periodontists
in Pinellas County. He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology,
American Dental Association, Florida Association of Periodontists, Upper
Pinellas County Dental Association, Hillsborough County Dental Association,
Hillsborough County Dental Research Association and Florida West Coast Dental
Association.
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