Bone Grafting in Louisville, KY

At MINT dentistry, our dental professionals are committed to creating sexy teeth. However, your teeth can only be sexy if they are also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is imperative to your oral health. If your jawbone is weak from physical trauma or missing teeth, you may need a bone graft to help your jawbone remain strong enough to hold both dental implants or removable dentures. At MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY, surgical bone grafting is often recommended to prepare your mouth for dentures or dental implants to replace missing or damaged teeth. Book an initial consultation with our team at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY to get more information about jawbone augmentation. Our board-certified dentists are skilled in performing oral surgery to help you get a healthy and attractive smile.

Oral conditions and blunt traumas to the lower face can cause the jawbone to deteriorate. Atrophy can also weaken the jawbone if a tooth is missing for a length of time without being treated with a dental implant. Bone grafting strengthens and prepares the jaw for dentures or a dental implant, but you will need to be patient with the process. The grafting and implant process can take months to complete, but you'll have a stronger jawbone and better oral health. To help us determine whether you require bone grafting surgery, one of our skilled dentists will take digital x-rays and perform a thorough examination during your initial consultation at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY.

Before we begin your bone grafting procedure, we will help you get comfortable in one of our massaging treatment chairs, where your pre-selected sedation method will be administered. After the graft is ready to be placed, your MINT dentist will make incisions in your gums so it can be attached to your jawbone. Tissue regenerative factors will be added to help the graft integrate. Once the process is complete, your gums will be closed, and the treatment site will be rinsed thoroughly. The graft will then begin to heal and bond with your jawbone.

The bone graft can take 6 – 9 months to integrate with your jawbone. During this time, it's important to maintain a good oral care routine at home with brushing and flossing in addition to any products your MINT dentistry team recommends, like antibiotics or special mouthwashes. We will schedule your follow-up visits at MINT dentistry, so our team can evaluate your healing and decide when you can move to the next step in your treatment plan. To protect your oral health for years to come, we recommend scheduling biannual dental examinations and cleanings at our Louisville, KY facility.

Before your bone grafting appointment is scheduled, the MINT business team will contact your dental insurance company to determine your coverage and any out-of-pocket costs. If your bone graft is a necessary procedure, a portion of the bone grafting procedure expense may be covered under your plan. In your initial consultation, we can estimate different options and explain ways that may make your treatment more affordable. We are committed to making it easy for our patients to get the services needed for a radiant smile. If you do not have dental insurance and need help affording your bone grafting procedure, ask your dentist for information on the MINT Discount Plan.

A healthy jaw and a beautiful smile go hand and hand. Restore the health of your jawbone so it can support dental implants or traditional dentures with bone grafting at MINT dentistry in Louisville, KY. At your initial consultation with a board-certified dentist, you can learn more about bone grafting surgery and receive a personalized treatment plan designed to help improve your oral health with a stronger jawbone. Call MINT dentistry to schedule an appointment.