Oral Surgery
Our oral surgeon uses the latest dental technology and techniques available to support our safe and painless approach to any oral surgery whether it is wisdom teeth extraction, root canal, TMJ (temporomandibular joint), or bone grafting.
If you have any other existing/hidden oral health issue, our qualified oral surgeon will be able to advise you on the best treatment options available before performing the main oral surgery. Bone Grafting
Denton Oak Dentistry performs bone grafting procedures aimed at regenerating lost jawbone. There are many reasons why bone loss occurs. For example, dental extractions can encourage jawbone to resorb due to lack of stimulation, periodontal disease and infection can also trigger bone loss. Bone loss can eventuate over years due to direct trauma or injury, even misaligned teeth can cause bone deterioration.
Types of bone grafting procedure:
- socket graft
- block bone graft
- sinus lift
What to expect after surgery?
There will be some aching discomfort and a moderate amount of swelling. Patients will need approximately 7 to 10 days for recovery. A soft diet will be expected to minimize trauma to the wound and prevent wound breakdown. An anti-bacterial mouth rinse for 1 to 2 weeks is recommended.
Bone Grafting Aftercare
Here are some aftercare instructions to abide by to foster an excellent graft result and speedy recovery.
- Avoid touching the wound or applying pressure with your tongue or fingers
- Avoid chewing on the graft site
- Do not smoke for a minimum of two weeks post-surgery
- Avoid alcoholic beverages in the first week post-surgery
- Follow the oral surgeon's instructions should an medical oral rinse by prescribed
- Continue with an oral hygiene routine
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