Bone increase/Bone powder process
After tooth extraction, the jawbone begins to melt as a result of the loss of function in the extraction site. If the extracted teeth are infected or if removable dentures are used after the extraction, bone loss increases, and subsequently, sufficient bone may not be available for implant placement. In such cases, various bone augmentation procedures are necessary to obtain enough bone for implant placement.
Bone augmentation procedures vary in terms of both the materials used and the methods employed. Implants placed in areas with good quality and sufficient bone have a higher success rate, while implants placed in areas with only bone remaining, away from bone defects, and dentures placed on implants have a lower success rate. Appropriate bone grafting procedures in the planned implant placement areas yield more successful treatment outcomes.
Bone deficiencies can occur both vertically and horizontally. The direction of these defects is a determining factor in the surgical method. In cases of large bone deficiencies, the patient’s own bone is taken as a block from inside or outside the mouth, attached to the necessary locations with screws and pins, and waited for new bone to form. In cases with less bone loss, prepared bone powder is appropriately placed in the defect area.
From the Bone Powder Process How Long Should I Wait Afterward?
Depending on the bone graft method, it is necessary to wait 4-6 months for new bone formation. At the end of this period, the bone augmentation process is complete, and suitable bone for implant placement is formed. Sometimes implants can be placed in the same session as the bone meal procedure. In such cases, the placement of prostheses (porcelain teeth or dentures with palates) can proceed directly after 4-6 months.
Is the Bone Meal Procedure Painful?
Bone grafting procedures are often performed under local anesthesia, and the patient feels no pain during the procedure. If bone is severely deficient and requires bone harvested from the rib or hip, general anesthesia is required.
The extent of the bone grafting procedure affects comfort. Post-operative pain is very rare for minor bone grafting procedures, and swelling and bruising are not observed. If bone taken from a different area is placed in the missing area of the jaw, pain relieved by painkillers, swelling lasting a few days, and some patients may experience bruising in the jaw. However, these discomforts are temporary and do not prevent them from performing their daily activities.
