|
Question:
Bone Grafts to replace boneloss to prevent extractions: I am 48 years old and have been advised that all my upper teeth need to be extracted due to gum disease and bone loss.
I have 50%+ bone loss in my canine teeth. I will be going for a total consultation of my options in a couple of weeks. Right now they are suggesting dentures supported with dental implants for my entire upper mouth. My pockets are 8-10 deep.
Are bone grafts ever done to actually save teeth rather than only used as support for dental implants?
Or am I living a pipe dream and this is the only solution for me because of my advanced disease? I really would like to save my own teeth, but want to be realistic. ... Visitor from OH
Answer:
Without an xray, it is difficult to say, however, from the information you provide,even bone grafting would not save your teeth.
It appears from the information your are providing that it is now time for a denture due to the periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease usually affects the bone and gums surrounding your teeth causing mobility and infection. If you are planning on having your teeth extracted, impressions should already have been taken to have immediate dentures placed, so that when you walk out the same day you have teeth.
Many times depending on the location and quality of bone we can also place the implants the same day, so that your dentures are secure. If you want to avgoid dentures you can have crowns on the implants that allow your new teeth (crowns) to stay in place and never come out very similar to natural teeth.
Ara Nazarian, D.D.S.
Michigan Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
1857 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan MI 48083
(248) 457-0500
Return to Bone Loss FAQ
Return to FAQ Index
You also have the option of using Google search technology to conduct a specific search within our databases to find more specific information. Adjust search terms as needed to refine search results:
|
|
