Bone expansion

Once you have made the decision to undergo dental implants, the next stage is to arrange your first appointment at Sheen Dental Implants in Richmond. Your dentist will fill you in on the benefits that come with dental implants and then they will take a closer look at your mouth, to decide if bone expansion is required.

dental-implants-in-richmondBone expansion is an additional surgery that may need to be carried out for some patients, to lay a stable foundation for your dental implants.

dental implants in Richmond are metal screws that are inserted directly into the jaw. As the bone heals it fuses to the dental implant providing you with a solid foundation to secure your restorative tooth.

Do I need bone expansion?

For some patients, the bone where the implant is to be placed is too narrow or shallow to provide a stable foundation for dental implants.

If you need bone expansion, it must be carried out before the actual implant, since the bone is the foundation and so it must be solid. You won’t be automatically ruled out as a candidate for dental implants if you do not have enough bone structure. You can still undergo dental implants in Richmond, thanks to the new bone expansion techniques.

What happens after?

The bone expansion can take a few months to heal before your dental implants can be placed. After a bone expansion procedure, you will be given antibiotics, pain medicine and antibacterial mouthwash.

You will be asked to avoid certain foods and to avoid putting pressure on the area while it heals. If you wear a denture, you may not be able to wear it for a month or so, while the area has a chance to heal.

The aim of this process is to ensure that you have new and healthy bone tissue that will support the dental implant procedure. You needn’t be worried if you are told that you have to undergo a bone expansion procedure. It is so that your dental implants in Richmond can be successful. It is a safe procedure, that provides predictable and long term results.