| Laser Procedure (Gum Grafting)
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Tissue Grafting
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Bone
and Tissue Augmentation We work to repair bone and soft tissue damage caused by trauma or
pathologic conditions. The reconstruction may require specialized surgical
techniques such as skin or bone grafts and the construction and placement of
implants.
When you lose a tooth, both the gum tissue and new
bone compete for the same defect space.
Without a membrane and graft placement, the gum tissue and not the bone will fill the
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Without Membrane
Placement |
Gum Tissue
Takes Over |
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| A membrane placement protects the bone defect space
from the gum tissue and creates an improved bone foundation for implants. |
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With Membrane
In Place |
Improved
Bone Foundation |
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| Regeneration of bone provides a more solid
foundation for restorative work. As regeneration occurs, an implant can be used to
assist in bone strength. Dental implants are often placed in the optimal position
for long term support of bridge work. |
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Soft Tissue Grafting |
Soft tissue is added to reinforce thin gums or to fill in places
where gums have receded. Grafted tissue, most often taken from the roof of the
mouth, is stitched in place over the affected area.
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After |
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| Recession of the gum and a composite root
restoration. |
A gum graft has covered the root following the
removal of the composite restoration. |
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| Thin, recessed gums reveal tooth roots, causing
sensitivity and an uneven gumline. |
Thin gums are reinforced with grafted tissue,
helping to prevent further recession. |
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Guided Tissue Regeneration |
This helps keep unwanted gum tissue away from tooth and bone.
Ligament fibers can then regroup and bone can reform to better support the tooth.
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After cleaning, a special membrane is inserted
between the gum and bone.
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The membrane blocks unwanted tissue, allowing
ligament fibers and bone to grow. Once strong ligament fibers attach root to bone,
the membrane dissolves or is removed. |
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Bone
Grafting |
Tiny fragments of your own bone, synthetic bone, or bone from a bone bank are placed where
bone was lost. These grafts serve as a platform for the growth of bone. This
restores stability to your teeth.
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After cleaning, the graft material is packed into
the area where bone has been lost.
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The gum is then closed. New bone growth may be
stimulated by the graft. New bone tissue fills in the crater, providing strong
support for the tooth. |
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