About Bone Grafting
If a mature tooth is lost, it should be replaced immediately with a dental implant or bridge. This dental restoration will help to maintain the structure and function of the tooth as well as prevent the connection between the gum tissue and jawbone from being lost. Unfortunately, sometimes dental restoration is delayed for years, which also results in the deterioration of essential tissue. Thankfully, modern surgical procedures like bone grafting enables our dentists at Emigh Dental Care to restore dental strength and support. This process will provide necessary support to the jawbone, which will enable dental implants to be placed. If patients are in need of a bone graft for dental restoration, we encourage them to call our Long Beach, CA practice today to schedule an appointment. Our practice offers several techniques and bone grafting materials to produce the best results possible.
What to Expect
Typically, bone grafting is performed in two office visits and under oral-conscious sedation. The length of the procedure varies from patient to patient depending on the number of grafts needed and materials used. However, during the initial exam, our dentists will be able to discuss the entire process in detail. During the first visit, the decided method and materials will be used to place the bone graft(s). Once the bone graft has been attached to the natural bone and healed, patients will return for their second visit, which will involve placement of the dental implant.
Treatment Aftercare
With any surgical procedure, it's important to have proper expectations; therefore, patients should expect mild swelling or soreness after their bone grafting surgery. However, these symptoms should subside within 3 – 5 days and discomfort can be eased with an ice pack. Since bone grafting is a two-part procedure, it's important to follow all aftercare instructions provided by our office. All post-treatment instructions are designed to ensure proper healing for the dental implant procedure. Once the implants are placed, swelling and soreness is likely to reoccur, subsiding within a few days. Rinsing with salt water for the first week after implant placement will greatly assist in keeping the surgical site(s) clean.
Emigh Dental Care Reviews
Dr.Wong is a skilled talented professional. Their tools are cutting edge which includes 3D imaging to produce the best quality products. The staff is always top notch. My family has been a happy customer over 30 years.
Hands-down, the best practice around. We drive 45 minutes specifically be taken care of here! There’s no one else I would trust with my family’s dental care!
10/10 I have already started to recommend my dentist to friends and family! Never have I left saying I love a dentist’s office. BUT that is what I told my husband as soon as I left! We both would love to continue coming here and I hope we still can. I learned they will stop carrying my dental insurance soon so here’s hoping it all works out still! There is no way you could regret coming here! EVERYONE is so friendly, it’s clean and they think of everything! Coffee station, mirrors with floss Mini chopsticks, warm, blankets, vibrating chairs the list goes on! Please do your self a favor and try them out! #favoritedentist
Had my first experience with Emigh Dental, and it was everything I was told it would be. The staff, starting with the ladies at the front desk to the young lady who took my x-rays were friendly and professional. Tammy, my hygienist was tender, thorough, informative and professional. .I can say nothing less for Dr.Wong. It seems an easy transition coming from my previous dentist Dr.David Hillinger (ret) whose staff treated me for nearly 20years. Dr. Hillinger was not only a proficient dentist he truly cared for his patients.I once cracked a tooth on a Friday evening and was in serious pain. Dr.Hillinger had no hesitation arranging to treat me the following day despite his office being closed. That said I get the feeling Emigh may be a practice I can put faith in.
Everyone is very professional, thoughtful and demonstrate great expertise! Thank you!
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Don't allow the years of dental deterioration to prevent you from acquiring that vibrant smile you desire. With the modern technology and techniques available today with bone grafting, dental restoration is more possible than ever before. Call our dental office today to learn how bone grafting can help to restore your beautiful smile.