Bone Grafting New York City
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies or is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.
Today, we have the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
Major Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair dental implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee). 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 and protect the bone graft and encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration.
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. This bone is harvested from a number of different sites depending on the size of the defect. The skull (cranium), hip (iliac crest), and lateral knee (tibia), are common donor sites.
These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.
Laser Periodontal Associates of New York
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- Carlos G.
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I love Dr. Lehrman! He is kind and really takes the time to explain and make you feel comfortable. He answered all of my questions and was very concerned that I felt comfortable. He has golden hands and I didn't feel any pain during or after the procedure. I recommend Dr. Lehrman to everybody because…
- Beth C.
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As stated I was extremely pleased with Dr. Lehrman. He made me feel that I was in good hands and left no doubt in my mind that the Laser procedure was what I needed. The procedure appeared effortless. I WAS IN NO PAIN during or after the procedure. I recommend Dr. Lehrman highly. His staff…
- Charlotte S.
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I have had periodontal surgery times using the cut and stitch method. My experience with Dr. Learman was a wonderful surprise. No cutting, no stitching no bleeding. It was easy and painless. And best of all no facial swelling and you can eat normally afterwards. What could be better than that.? Judy S.
- Judy S.
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The doctor talked and he explained the procedure very well, and put me at ease. I felt like I have a new freind, not just a Dentist.
- Ben M.
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I first came to Laser Periodontal with advanced pockets of gum disease and several loose teeth. My treatment plan required laser treatment for my entire mouth. Having been a lifelong, chronic if you will, dental / periodontal patient I thought "here I go again might as well just do this and hope for the best".…
- Richard C.
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I received a diagnosis from another traditional periodontist that I needed surgery in 3 places and multiple cleaning visits, probably 5-6 hour-long visits in total. Desiring a second opinion I was introduced to Dr. Lehrman who thought my issues could be solved with a single LANAP procedure. The procedure took 15-20 minutes, was relatively painless…
- Owen T.
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