They are techniques used when the patient suffers bone resorption such that it does not allow the placement of a dental implant. This set of procedures helps to grow the alveolar bone both transversely and vertically for subsequent treatment with dental implants.
The bone that supports our teeth is a dynamic tissue that undergoes a constant process of formation and resorption. However, when a tooth is lost, this process stops and only bone resorption occurs. On many occasions, we find ourselves with a lack of bone necessary to perform dental implants. Fortunately, we have various techniques to carry out alveolar bone grafts.
In this type of surgery, it is extremely important to minimize the trauma to the tissues that surround the bone, since these are the ones that provide the blood flow necessary for the formation of new bone tissue. There are multiple options for bone grafts, such as autografts and sinus grafts, which vary according to their origin. In our practice, we always use the best quality bone, and the choice of graft origin depends on the amount needed and the site where new bone tissue needs to be formed.
There are various techniques to obtain bone from the patient himself, and this will always be the best option for the formation of new bone tissue. Our goal is to guarantee optimal results and a high success rate in graft integration, thus providing our patients with an effective and long-lasting solution.