Dental Bone Graft (Restore And Prevent Bone Loss)

· Those in Bogota, Colombia who need long-term treatment for teeth.
· Those with inadequate bone for functionality.
· Those with the insufficient bone for dental implants.
· Those who want to restore the missing bone.
· Those who want to prepare a healthier jaw for dental implants.

Dental Bone Graft is a surgical procedure performed to fill the missing bone or teeth gap with bone from your own body, an artificial, synthetic, or natural substitute. The procedure is to help prevent the jaw from sinking without the support of bone.

Bone grafting has the ability to repair dental implant sites that are having insufficient bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries.
After tooth extraction, in the case where the walls of your socket are very thin, bone is not possible to be filled naturally for the healing; in this situation, a bone graft is often placed to help your body fill the empty socket with bone. This is also a preparation done for the dental implant to be performed several months later.

If your tooth was removed many years ago and your bony ridge is extremely thin, there may be insufficient bone to handle dental implant placement; in this case, a bone graft can be placed next to the thin bone and allow to heal for up to 6 months before placing the implant.

The type of bone that is usually on heavy-duty is alveolar bone; its role is to hold and support your teeth. This bone and jawbone strengthen every time you chew; when you undergo a tooth extraction, the bone for that area starts to not have a purpose and this can lead to bone loss and thus result in loss of jawbone as well.

Dental Bone Graft procedure works as the bone tissue has the ability to completely regenerate and restore within the space provided for it to grow. It is a painless treatment required in the case where you do not have a sufficient amount of healthy bones to support dental implants.

At our affiliated clinic, a tomography is required to be done to determine the amount of bone graft needed. The bone graft usually varies between 0.5 to 2gms.

1. Consultation and examination of the teeth and jawbone condition
2. Placement of a new piece of bone obtained from your body or an artificial filler onto the empty space
3. Cells inside the new bone can seal themselves to the old bone
4. Natural regrowth of healthy bone to prevent the jawbone from sinking

<Advantages>
· Regrows teeth bone
· Prevents jawbone from sinking
· Helps prepare for dental implants
· Strengthens jawbone health
· Natural healing process

<Limitations>
· Bone may have to be obtained from your body

· Do not disturb or touch the wound
· Avoid rinsing or spitting for 2 days to allow blood clot and graft material stabilization
· Do not apply pressure with your tongue or fingers to the grafted area
· Do not lift or pull on the lip to look at the sutures
· Do not smoke until the wound has fully recovered
· Use the medication prescribed if you encounter severe pain

Q1: Does the procedure hurt?
A1: The procedure involves a small incision on the gum, some soreness will be experienced after the treatment but it is manageable.

Q2: How long does it take to recover?
A2: It takes 1 to 2 days to recover.

Q3: Is there any case where the body rejects the graft?
A3: No, it does not contain any genetically coded or living material — only minerals.

Q4: Will the procedure be done with any anesthesia?
A4: Yes, local anesthesia will be given prior to the procedure.

Q5: Can I not have it done with bone from my body?
A5: Yes, synthetic materials are frequently used for bone grafting as well.

[Clinic Name] Clinica Dentica
[Location] Bogota, Colombia
[Nearest Station/ Nearest Tourist Destination] 2 mins walk to bus stop (Auto Norte - CL 82); Walking distance to restaurants and supermarkets
[Clinic Opening Time] Monday to Friday (8:00AM - 5:00PM); Saturday (8:00AM - 12:00PM)