Bone Grafting

Major & Minor Bone Grafting

Missing teeth over a period of time can cause your jaw bone to atrophy or resorb. This often results in poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants as well as long-term shifting of remaining teeth and changes to facial structure. Most patients, in these situations, are not candidates for dental implants.

Fortunately, today we have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.

Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is frequently obtained from either a tissue bank utilizing cadaver or animal bone or your own native bone from other areas in your mouth.  Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. In addition, special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum to protect the bone graft, as well as encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration, or guided tissue regeneration.

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Minor Bone Grafting

For minor bone grafts, in the case of a lost tooth or teeth, sterile human, animal, or synthetic bone scaffolding granules are packed into the incision against the reduced bone area. The material is covered with a protective collagen membrane and typically closed with a few stitches. Over the next several weeks/months, your natural bone replaces this filler bone material, preserving the necessary bone mass to allow for a dental implant. The insertion of a dental implant will then preserve the bone indefinitely.

Minor bone grafts are routinely performed at The Center For Dental Excellence with our surgically-trained, Board-Certified Prosthodontist Dr. Michael Christian.

Major Bone Grafting

Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tumor surgery, or congenital defects. Large defects are repaired using the patient’s own bone and/or bone obtained from a tissue bank. These procedures are often performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.

In many situations, there are often alternatives to major bone grafts. To see if bone grafting or alternatives to grafting are suitable for your specific needs, schedule a consultation appointment with one of the doctors at the Center For Dental Excellence today.


Center For Dental Excellence

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Patient Review from Maria S

I was out of town for a family funeral and broke a piece of my front tooth. Dr. Michael Christian saw me right away on Monday morning, saw me within 15 minutes, and fixed it. It now looks better than before I broke it! If I didn’t live 6 hours away, I would change dental practices in a heartbeat.

- Maria S

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Patient Review from Michael S

Julie is the best Dental Hygentist!

- Michael S

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Patient Review from CAROLYN L

A 5 star office. The staff, the Hygienist ,Julie, and Doctor Arnold are the best. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Patient Review from ROBERT L

My wife and I travel from West Hartford to Litchfield for dental services at this office. What more can I say?

- ROBERT L

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Patient Review from Elfriede F

They worked with me to make me feel that I participated in the process. Julie is always the best. I trust her 100% to keep my mouth in good condition.

- Elfriede F

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Patient Review from Cheryl D

a well-run office with professional and compassionate staff...Dr Arnold is in a league of his own...simply the best. I am a very grateful patient.

- Cheryl D

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Patient Review from Jeannie R

I HATE going to the dentist even for a cleaning. I have an irrational fear that causes anxiety and stress. Today, however, my new hygienist, Peggy, put me at ease. I have never been so (wait for it...) RELAXED at the dentist. My teeth didn't hurt afterwards and I never once clenched the arm rest. I highly recommend her!! Thanks!

- Jeannie R

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Patient Review from Stephen N

Hygienist and Doctor alike are, most important, competent and highly skilled, but also very personable and courteous. And very attentive to the comfort of the patient.

- Stephen N

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Patient Review from Sharon K

Great office. Great staff. Lonnie is an amazing front desk person. Rosa has been my hygienist for many years. Love her. Young Dr Christian is gentle and so nice. I would and have recommended this office any time someone has asked for referral without hesitation.

- Sharon K

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Patient Review from Carolyn L

I'm so glad that I found CTCDE and Dr. M. Christian. I had been with my prior dentist for about 30 years and was reluctant to change dentists, but when I needed a professional to correct a problem with a very large bridge that had just been replaced, I knew I needed to move on. Dr. M. Christian replaced a poorly fitting very large bridge, replaced a removal bridge with fixed bridges, and two crowns. Everything turned out perfectly! Also, the staff was very easy to work with. This is an excellent dental practice!

- Carolyn L

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