Is dental bone grafting safe for Burlingame area patients?

Patients who are interested in dental implants in the Burlingame area often want to find out how they can prepare their smile for their placement. Dental implants are a wonderful option for patients who want to replace one or more teeth within the smile, but they do require patients to have sufficient bone in the jaw to do so. With the help of Dr. Shivani Gupta and the team at Peninsula Dental Implant Center, patients can rebuild their bone with bone grafting to enjoy these amazing restorations.

Dental implants explained

Implants are titanium posts that dentists use to act as a replacement for a natural tooth root. When a tooth is lost or extracted, it requires bone for a proper foundation. A dental implant functions as the root of the tooth that is rooted in the bone. The dental implant will stimulate the process of osseointegration, which is fast bone growth around it. However, one needs to be present for this to occur. Bone grafting prepares the jaw for the placement of the implant and allows it to grow further during osseointegration. Once the implant is held firmly in place with the new bone, it is then restored using:

• Dental bridges
• Dental crowns
• Dentures

Is bone grafting safe?

Yes! Bone grafting is not only safe but also is an affordable and effective way of addressing bone loss and building it up to place dental implants. We encourage patients to ask about the process to learn more about how this treatment is used prior to moving forward with dental implants.

How long does bone grafting take?

Bone grafting is a process and can take several months. However, patients often find it to be extremely successful and are pleased with the results when they can enjoy the benefits of a dental implant in place of a lost or extracted natural tooth. Dental implants, when restored by a trained and experienced eye and proper materials, will allow patients to enjoy natural-looking replacements for their smiles. Dental implants improve the beauty, function, and overall health of the smile by maintaining bone – something that cannot be achieved with alternative tooth replacement options such as bridges or dentures.

Book an appointment today to learn more about the benefits of bone grafting

Dr. Shivani Gupta and her team at the Peninsula Dental Implant Center serves patients in the areas of San Carlos, Burlingame, Foster City, Redwood City, and Belmont. If you live in or around the area and are ready to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of bone grafting, we encourage you to make an appointment at our practice. The front office team can book your appointment and can be reached by calling (650) 232-7650, and we are conveniently located at 1201 St. Francis Way in San Carlos, CA. Schedule your visit now and take the first step in the preparation of placing dental implants to restore your smile!

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