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Immediately following tooth loss the supporting jaw bone begins to shrink losing both height and width. This is a slow process that will become progressively worse with time. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In order to successfully place dental implants in areas where the teeth have been missing for many years, bone grafting is frequently needed to restore lost height and width.
We now have the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and esthetic appearance.
Drs. Patterson and Mastin offer the most advanced bone grafting techniques available today, utilizing PRP (platelet rich plasma) and BMP (bone morphogenic proteins). These technologically advanced techniques provide predictable regeneration of bone tissue. |