Bone Grafting in Atlanta, GA

MINT dentistry wants all of our valued patients to have sexy teeth, but your teeth can only be sexy if they are also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is important to your teeth and gums. If your jaw is weak from a physical trauma or missing teeth, bone grafting surgery may be needed to help strengthen your jaw so it can hold both dental implants or removable dentures. At MINT dentistry in Atlanta, GA, bone augmentation surgery is usually recommended to prepare your jaw for dentures or dental implant surgery to replace weakened or missing teeth. Schedule a consultation with our team at our upscale dental office in Atlanta, GA to learn more about bone augmentation. Our board-certified doctors are experienced in performing oral surgery to help you achieve optimal oral health.

Gum disease or blunt trauma to your lower face can both result in jawbone deterioration. Atrophy can also weaken the jawbone if a tooth or teeth has not been replaced with a dental implant. Bone augmentation surgery adds enough strength to your jaw to prepare it for dentures or a dental implant, but you will need to be patient with the process. Some procedures can take several months to finish, but you'll have a restored jawbone and better overall oral health. To determine whether you are an ideal candidate for bone grafting surgery, your dentist will obtain digital x-rays and perform a thorough physical exam during your initial consultation at MINT dentistry in Atlanta, GA.

To ensure your total comfort during your procedure, our team will invite you to settle into a luxurious treatment chair and administer your predetermined method of sedation. Once your graft is ready to be placed, a member of our MINT team will make incisions in your gums so it can be attached to your jawbone. Collagens and proteins are added to the graft to speed integration. Finally, the surgeon will close the incisions in your gums and rinse the area. The graft will be allowed to recover and integrate with your jawbone.

Your mouth will heal over the next 6 – 9 months, and your jawbone will integrate with the new graft(s). During this time, it's important to follow an optimal oral care routine at home with gentle brushing and flossing along with any products recommended by your dentist (like a prescribed mouthwash or antibiotics). We will schedule your follow-up appointments at MINT dentistry so our team can monitor your recovery and determine when you are able to receive dentures or a dental implant(s). To keep your mouth healthy after grafting, our dentists recommend scheduling professional cleanings twice a year at our Atlanta, GA office.

Prior to your appointment, our team will contact your dental insurance company to understand your benefits and calculate any out-of-pocket expenses. If it is deemed necessary, a portion of your bone grafting treatment cost might be paid by your plan. During your initial consultation, we will estimate different options and discuss ways to make your care easier to afford. MINT dentistry is dedicated to making it easy for our patients to receive the procedures required for a healthy smile. If you don't have insurance and cannot afford your bone grafting procedure, please ask your dentist about the MINT Discount Plan.

A dazzling, sexy smile starts with a healthy mouth. Help strengthen your jawbone so it can support dentures or dental implants with bone grafting surgery at MINT dentistry in Atlanta, GA. During your first appointment with our dental team, you can learn about bone grafting surgery and receive a custom treatment plan designed to help you achieve a stronger jaw and healthier mouth. Call MINT dentistry to schedule a consultation.