Bone Grafting & Ridge Preservation
Bone Grafting & Ridge Preservation in Aventura, FL
Maintaining the Landscape
Your smile is only as strong as the foundation it sits on. One of the hidden consequences of tooth loss is the rapid deterioration of the jawbone. Once a tooth is removed, the body assumes the bone is no longer needed and begins to resorb (dissolve) it, causing the gum line to collapse and the face to look sunken.
At BOND Aesthetic, we believe in proactive intervention. By preserving or rebuilding your bone volume, we ensure that you remain a candidate for dental implants and maintain the natural contours of your face for years to come.
The Science Of Regeneration
While "bone grafting" sounds intense, it is actually a very gentle, constructive procedure. Think of it as placing a scaffold. We introduce a biocompatible material to the area of bone loss. This material doesn't just sit there; it acts as a placeholder that stimulates your body to send in its own cells to regenerate living, healthy bone.
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Ridge Preservation: This is performed immediately after a tooth extraction. We fill the empty socket with grafting material to prevent the socket walls from collapsing while it heals.
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Bone Augmentation: This is performed to rebuild defects in the jaw where bone has already been lost, widening or heightening the ridge to prepare for a future implant.
Candidates For Reinforcement
This treatment is essential for anyone looking to protect their oral architecture. It is the recommended pathway if:
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Planned Extraction: You need a tooth removed and want to keep the option open for a dental implant in the future.
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Implant Preparation: Your jawbone is currently too thin or narrow to support the titanium post of an implant.
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Aesthetic Collapse: You have a "dent" in your gum line where a tooth used to be, which makes a bridge or crown look unnatural.
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Denture Instability: You need to bulk up the jawbone to help a removable denture fit more securely.
The Reconstruction Protocol
We utilize advanced biologics and microsurgical techniques to make this process seamless and predictable.
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The Site Prep: If we are extracting a tooth, we do so atraumatically (very gently) to preserve the surrounding bone walls. If the tooth is already gone, we clean the site to ensure a healthy base.
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The Scaffolding: We place the sterile bone grafting granules into the defect or socket.
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The Shield: We cover the graft with a specialized collagen membrane. This acts as a biological Band-Aid, preventing gum tissue from growing into the bone graft while it heals.
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Regeneration: Over the next 3 to 6 months, your body absorbs the grafting material and replaces it with your own dense, natural bone.
Why BOND Aesthetic?
We use the highest quality materials to ensure safety and success.
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Premium Materials: We rely on clinically proven, sterile grafting materials (synthetic, bovine, or allograft) that have the highest success rates for integration.
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Growth Factors: In complex cases, we may use PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin)—taking a small sample of your blood to concentrate healing factors—to accelerate recovery.
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Microsurgery: Our incisions are minimal, designed to preserve blood supply and reduce post-operative swelling.
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Long-Term Vision: We don't just pull teeth; we plan for what comes after the extraction, ensuring you aren't left with a defect that is hard to fix later.
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Where does the bone come from?
We typically use processed bone minerals from a bottle (bovine or donor-derived) that are sterilized and safe. In rare cases, we may use a little of your own bone, but usually, the "bottled" scaffold is sufficient. -
Does it hurt?
Surprisingly, bone grafting is not painful. Bone itself has no nerves. Any discomfort usually comes from the gum tissue healing, which feels similar to a standard tooth extraction recovery. -
Why do I need this if I'm just getting a bridge?
Even if you get a bridge, the bone under the "fake" tooth will shrink over time, eventually leaving a gap between the bridge and your gums (a food trap). Ridge preservation keeps the gum line full and natural-looking. -
How soon can I get an implant?
It depends on the size of the graft. For simple socket preservation, we can typically place the implant 3 to 4 months later. For larger augmentations, we may wait 6 months to ensure the bone is rock-solid.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our office is conveniently located for patients in Aventura, Ojus, Highland Lakes, and those commuting from nearby areas like Sunny Isles Beach and Hallandale Beach.
