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Dental Bone Graft
Osteoporosis is a condition of the loss of bone mass in your body as you age. The bone weakens and can become fragile over time. Bone density will actually decrease after the age of 35. The big difference with this condition and something happening in your mouth is you can stand in front of mirror and visually see this change as you age if you develop a stoop to your posture. If you have bone loss in your mouth you cannot see the change. Even though you can perform a bone graft anywhere in your body, it is a very common procedure in regards to a mouth and corrective procedures. First, how and why can this happen to put you in a position to need a dental bone graft to begin with?
The Reasons For
Dental Bone Loss
The single biggest reason for bone loss in your mouth is that of periodontal disease. This is nothing more than the result of poor dental hygiene. If you do not brush and floss on a regular daily basis bacteria will stick to your teeth and create plaque. The plaque over time will develop below your gum line, cause inflammation that is called gingivitis first and develop into periodontal disease. An infection will grow and spread that affects soft tissue, the roots of your teeth and the alveolar bone with holds your teeth firmly in place. Regularly scheduled visits to Drs. Ritter and Ramsey will stop any of this from ever developing to this extent. If the periodontal disease has indeed progressed to this point Drs. Ritter and Ramsey may suggest bone grafting to stabilize the deterioration of your jawbone. Another cause for dental bone loss is having a tooth extracted. That healthy, living tooth does more than you realize. Its presence keeps the gums and bone healthy as well. So by missing a tooth that gap will soon begin to lose bone mass as well. Finally, the final reason creating bone loss resulting in a possible bone graft would be that of an unfortunate accident in which you lose a tooth or two.
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Dentistry at Ritter + Ramsey
Our Doctors are known nationally for their knowledge of practice materials and techniques. Ritter and Ramsey have provided industry insights and research to some of the top dental manufactures worldwide. Together, they lecture both nationally and internationally in excess of 50 times per year.
Prevention Is The Best Medicine
The health industries strongly encourage you to brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once. If you simply follow these suggestions and create good habits you will not allow the bacteria carrying plaque to adhere to your teeth resulting in the damaging gingivitis and the periodontal disease. In addition to this very simply routine it is advised that you see either Drs. Ritter or Ramsey twice a year. These examinations go a long way in observing your methods and reinforcing any and all preventive measures. They will take x-rays to see what is going on below the surface regarding the health of your roots and jaw bones and they will offer a professional cleaning that will take your brushing and flossing to the next level. With a proper oral hygiene program like this in place you may never need a bone graft or any corrective procedures. An unexpected accident of course is a different issue. If you lose a tooth unexpectedly it would be very wise to seek consultation immediately in regards to your options. You will notice a difference in your smile and bite pattern and your chewing patterns will change. But so will the bone structure under your gums. With timely action you will have more options with greater results. Just remember to see either Dr. Ritter or Ramsey on a regular basis and your oral hygiene will be fine.
What Is A Dental Bone Graft?
With modern technology of today the material used is now possibly an allograft material which has as a base a cadaver, mineralized bone source. In some instances animal bone may be used. Either way the product is sterilized prior to even being handled. Also being used is a graft made from a natural mineral occurring in the bone and a bioactive glass. This is a synthetic bone graft that is now used often due to the acceptability by the bone. Drs. Ritter and Ramsey, once it has been decided that a bone graft is beneficial to your situation, will conduct minor oral surgery to place the bone graft on the weakened bone where there has been bone lost. This graft will in time encourage bone tissue to grow in that area.
Graft Procedure
The process from start to finish might first include the extraction of a diseased, decayed, cracked or fractured tooth. This would be step one. Once the gums have healed Drs. Ritter and Ramsey will perform the minor oral surgery to place the bone graft into the hole left in the bone from the extracted tooth. It may take several months for the bone to now heal and accept the graft. This is a common procedure and done more often than one realizes. If you are considering an implant then this might be a suggestion that comes out of your consultation with either Dr. Ritter or Ramsey. It might be possible that your jaw and supporting bone structure are not strong enough to support a new implant. A strong jaw bone is essential for the success of an implant. So, after the bone graft has been placed, this stage of healing takes patience. The healing duration will vary by patient and the extent of the bone grafting that has been done.
Does The Bone Graft Always Work?
Many weakened and collapsed areas in the jaw bone can benefit from the addition of a bone graft. There are occasions when the bone destroyed by the periodontal gum disease may leave significant bone deficit and defects around the teeth and the loss may be irreversible. Drs. Ritter and Ramsey will address this scenario from the beginning laying out your options. There are no guarantees in live either. On occasion a bone graft might get infected and become painful or just fail resulting in the bone graft not taking. If this indeed happens other options will need to be considered to correct the bone loss.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DENTISTRY SINCE 1994
Traditionally, hours of hand labor in a dental laboratory are invested in these precise products. With the adoption of more technology into dentistry, digital imaging continues to grow in importance. Most restorations begin with a mold of your mouth that involves messy impression materials. With the Itero Digital Scanner, you can say goodbye to the mess. Itero eliminates this step, replacing it with simple digital images captured with a handheld wand. The images quickly appear on a computer monitor as 3-D models of your teeth.
Expert Tooth Restoration Using Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain dental crowns are used to restore dental implants, to secure dental bridges, restore and help repair broken or damaged teeth. Dental crowns can be performed in one visit. The goal with dental crowns is to create a natural looking smile. These types of crowns can add the strength and durability to any tooth with any needed repair. Aesthetically, dental crowns are used to cover a discolored tooth and even narrow the gaps between largely separated teeth.
The Finest Porcelain Veneers for a New Smile
At Ritter & Ramsey, watching patients discover a brilliant new smile is the highlight of our days. Porcelain veneers can transform a smile dramatically. A beautiful new set of porcelain veneers can correct chips, stains, and even deeply discolored teeth. But they can also alter the length and size of teeth, or help teeth that seem rotated appear straight. While it sounds dramatic, only the stunning visual outcome is surprising. Porcelain veneers provide a highly conservative approach to aesthetic smile makeovers.
Meet Our Internationally Recognized Cosmetic Dentists
Our doctors have more than 40 years of combined experience diagnosing and treating dental health issues. Patients trust our team to perform top quality work and send you home from your appointments with a gleaming smile. Get to know our doctors below and be sure to meet our wonderful, hard-working staff as well.
Dr. Robert Ritter
Dr. Robert Ritter grew up in Palm Beach prior to attending Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. Practicing since 1994 and logging more than 200 hours of continuing education per year, Dr. Ritter is an extremely proficient doctor of restorative dentistry.
Dr. Christopher Ramsey
Dr. Christopher Ramsey was raised in Jupiter and achieved his dental degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia. Dr. Ramsey is on the editorial review board for two dentistry journals and stays on the cutting edge of cosmetic dentistry treatments.
Dr. Isabelle Ritter
Dr. Isabelle Ritter graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 1994. Dr. Ritter provides tailored, mercury-free dental care for your young children and teens. She enjoys providing young people with healthy habits and gleaming smiles.