Bone Grafting
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Chapel Hill, Durham, Sanford NC
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Missing teeth over a period of time can cause your jaw bone to atrophy, or resorb. This often results in poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants as well as long term shifting of remaining teeth and changes to facial structure. Most patients, in these situations, are not candidates for dental implants.
Fortunately, today we have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
In Need of a Bone Graft?
Drs. Frost, Sacco, Vandersea, Ruvo or Serlo can utilize bone grafts to make your jawbone more suitable for the placement of dental implants, as well as repair defects of the jaws. Contact us today!
Major Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee). Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. In addition, special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum to protect the bone graft, as well as encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration, or guided tissue regeneration.
Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tumor surgery, or congenital defects. Large defects are repaired using the patient’s own bone. This bone is harvested from a number of different areas depending on the size needed. The skull (cranium), hip (iliac crest), and lateral knee (tibia), are common donor sites. These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
Patient Review By Colleen S
I have been so pleased with my whole experience with your office. Thank you to Dr. Ruvo who made me feel so relaxed during the procedure by letting me know what was going on and making sure I was okay. I also appreciated the follow up phone call the night after dental work! Many thanks to Dr.Ruvo and his team!
- Colleen S
Patient Review By Vera S
The staff and Dr. Ruvo are phenomenal!!!
- Vera S
Patient Review By Sara T
Dr Serlo is an exceptional surgeon who shows attention detail and extreme concern for my comfort. I recommend him and his staff to take care of any dental surgical needs...great outcome!
- Sara T
Patient Review By William K
Great service!
- William K
Patient Review By Daniela E
Thank you Dr. Serlo and staff members of the OMSA Chapel Hill office! You all are amazing! Thanks for answering all of my questions and for putting me at ease about having oral surgery. Everything before and during the extraction procedure went very smoothly and I did not have any pain or complications after the surgery. I will highly recommend Dr. Adam Serlo and the staff of OMSA Chapel Hill! My experience was the best it could have been!
- Daniela E
Patient Review By Paul B
Dr. Serlo and his assistants are completely professional and show a comforting concern for the patient's welfare.
- Paul B