I had a bone graft done on my back left molar [second one in] -which I paid for -but I am not now in a financial position to pay for the actual implant placement-how long can I wait before I move forward by get the implant placed?
September 22, 2016
Answer: Bone Graft then Implants A ridge augmentation is accomplished by placing bone graft material in the tooth socket. It is often done immediately after the tooth is removed, to avoid the need for a second procedure later. Next, the gum tissue is placed over the socket and secured with sutures. I may choose to use a space-maintaining product over the top of the graft to help restore the height and width of the space created by the tooth and bone loss, and into which new bone should grow. Once the socket has healed, the alveolar ridge can be prepared for dental implant placement.
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September 22, 2016
Answer: Bone Graft then Implants A ridge augmentation is accomplished by placing bone graft material in the tooth socket. It is often done immediately after the tooth is removed, to avoid the need for a second procedure later. Next, the gum tissue is placed over the socket and secured with sutures. I may choose to use a space-maintaining product over the top of the graft to help restore the height and width of the space created by the tooth and bone loss, and into which new bone should grow. Once the socket has healed, the alveolar ridge can be prepared for dental implant placement.
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September 7, 2016
Answer: How long between graft and implant Hi, The literature says the best time is in period from 6 months to a year . Now this doesn't mean , if you do it in 2 years you won't have bone at all, it might still be possible , your surgeon need to get a CT scan which will show amount of bone available and all your options . Also important are other predisposing factors: like health of the gums and absence of periodontal disease, general health abscene of diabetes et cetera, habits like smoking and several other factors can affect the success and timeframes. Good luck!! George Sahakyan DDS
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September 7, 2016
Answer: How long between graft and implant Hi, The literature says the best time is in period from 6 months to a year . Now this doesn't mean , if you do it in 2 years you won't have bone at all, it might still be possible , your surgeon need to get a CT scan which will show amount of bone available and all your options . Also important are other predisposing factors: like health of the gums and absence of periodontal disease, general health abscene of diabetes et cetera, habits like smoking and several other factors can affect the success and timeframes. Good luck!! George Sahakyan DDS
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