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Losing one or more of your teeth, if left untreated, can impact much more than just your smile. Poor chewing and the inability to eat a complete diet are the first in a chain of events that can lead to serious consequences.
Whether your tooth loss is due to an accident or disease, your dentist can review treatment options with you to reverse any damage and restore jawbone, chewing ability and your overall health and your smile.
Your dentist may need to perform a procedure called bone grafting to rebuild and maintain the bone.
It is important to ask your doctor about bone grafting material choices. The most optimal choices are those that are fully resorbable where the grafting material is absorbed into your body. Types of bone grafting material include:
- Synthetic grafting material
- Bone harvested from the patient’s own body (autogenous)
- Bone harvested from a human cadaver
- Bovine (cow bone)
Whether or not you choose to have a dental implant, it is important to preserve your ridge by asking your dentist to use grafting material.
After your bone grafting procedure, it is important to keep the area clean with the help of a mouth rinse which will be recommended by your implant dentist.
With proper treatment and care you can expect a natural looking permanent solution to missing teeth and to maintain your smile.
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