Bone Grafting in Albuquerque, NM

Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center provides bone grafting in Albuquerque, NM. Call 505-821-2111 to learn more about the bone grafting process and to schedule an appointment.

Tooth roots stimulate the bone beneath the gums, preventing bone loss and deterioration. When teeth are lost, the body begins a natural process of resorbing the jawbone. Over time, this can create a sunken, hollow, prematurely aged appearance. It also causes even the best-fitting dentures to become loose, and it can cause neighboring teeth to shift. Bone grafting retains and restores the jawbone, encouraging new bone growth, filling out the face, and preparing the jaw to accept dental implant placement. This procedure helps prevent further tooth loss and maintains your oral health.

A bone grafting procedure is performed to correct problems that may be the result of:

• Defects present from birth
• Trauma
• Removal of a tumor
• Tooth loss and subsequent loss of bone in the related jaw area
• Periodontal disease or gum disease that has damaged the supporting bone
• Tooth extraction or tooth removal that requires preservation of the extraction site

We customize each bone grafting procedure to the patient’s individual needs, with the goal of providing long-lasting, stable results. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the healing process. Below are the different bone grafting procedures we may recommend.

Socket preservation prevents the rapid jawbone deterioration that occurs in the weeks following a tooth extraction or loss. It is generally performed at the same time as extraction, preventing the patient from needing a separate bone graft later on. During this surgical procedure, bone grafting material is placed into the extraction site to preserve the existing bone and promote new bone growth. This helps maintain the function of your remaining teeth and prevents bone deterioration.

The bone that separates the upper teeth from the sinus cavities is quite thin, so those who want dental implants on the upper arch often need a sinus lift. We will lift the soft tissue of the sinus floor out of the way and place a graft in the upper jawbone to create a secure foundation for dental implants.

Learn more about Sinus Lift procedures

If you have had a tumor in the jawbone, a serious facial injury, or another condition that resulted in severe jawbone damage or loss, major bone grafting can help. We will carefully assess the remaining bone and place bone grafting material that will restore your facial structure and aesthetics.

If you have been missing teeth for a long time, the bony alveolar ridge that supports the teeth has likely shrunk in both height and width. A ridge augmentation rebuilds the shape and size of the bone to provide adequate support for dental implants.

Although bone grafting sounds intimidating, most procedures are quite simple. We will carefully analyze the quality, shape, and size of your existing jawbone and recommend the procedure that best fits your individual needs and goals.

Are you looking for an oral surgeon in Albuquerque, NM? Call Rio Grande Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center today at 505-821-2111 to schedule your first appointment.