Bone Graft and Tissue Transplantation in Dental Implants: Mark D. Dublin
Bone Graft and Tissue Transplantation in Dental Implants: Mark D. Dublin
Bone Graft and Tissue Transplantation in Dental Implants: Mark D. Dublin
Definition of Terms
Dental implant - is a "root" device, usually made of titanium, used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth to replace missing teeth. Bone grafting - is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone in order to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly. Transplantation - to transfer (tissue or an organ) from one body or body part to another. Gingival graft - is a generic name for any of a number of surgical periodontal procedures whose combined aim is to cover an area of exposed tooth root surface with grafted oral tissue.
Bone Graft
Bone
grafting is the most common surgical dental procedure associated with dental implants. It is vital that dentists placing dental implants be proficient at bone grafting techniques or knowledgeable enough to diagnose them and refer the patient to an oral surgeon to have that particular procedure done. most important requirement for a successful dental implant and bone grafting procedures is the presence of enough bone height and width to support the implant.
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Dental implants require bones underneath them for support and to have the implant integrate properly into the mouth. People who have been edentulous (without teeth) for a prolonged period may not have enough bone left in the necessary locations.
In this case, bone can be taken from the chin or from the pilot
holes for the implants or even from the iliac crest of the pelvis and inserted into the mouth underneath the new implant.
The volume of the connective tissue transplant remains stable after the transplant and does not shrink. Therefore, it is commonly used to fill out areas with thin or little gum tissue.
During a vestibule plasty which is used to increase the size of the oral vestibule
Periodontal gum tissue grafts are an important part of implant dentistry. There is two types gum tissue around teeth. Thick gum tissue immediately surrounds teeth and is referred to as (keratinized gum tissue) or (non-mobile gum tissue) or (keratinized gingiva) and thin tissue that lies close to the floor of the mouth that is referred to as (non-keratinized gum tissue) or (mobile gum tissue) or (non-keratinized gingiva).
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thick tissue is vital to the health and longevity of teeth. Loss of the thick keratinized tissue is referred to as gum recession or gingival recession. When that happens, the lost tissue must be replaced. Loss of keratinized tissue is common with dental implants as it is a common consequence of tooth loss.
The graft is taken from the deeper tissue of the roof of the mouth and grafted to the deficient site.
The grafted tissue is taken from the outer surface of the roof of the mouth and grafted to the deficient site.
AlloDerm is donated skin Allograft material from other humans that is processed to produce a dermis layer the deeper layer of the skin. The main advantage of AlloDerm grafts is less healing as there is no donor site at the roof of the mouth.
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In certain cases growth factors can be used along with gum grafting. The most utilized is PDGF platelet derived growth factors. PDGF can promote the regeneration of periodontal tissue and healing. There are several techniques utilized in incorporating PDGF growth factors into periodontal tissue grafts.
The most recent innovation in periodontal and gum tissue is the utilization of placental tissue. It is thought to produce less inflammation than other donated allograft materials currently used.
Sinus Lift
Sinus Lift is the process where the sinus membrane is repositioned to allow for a space where bone is grafted to support a dental implant. Sinus lift is a very predictable procedure that can increase bone height and width. In most cases the dental implant(s) is placed along with the sinus lift procedure.
Autografts
The bone comes from the same patient person, while the recipient site is the jaw, the donor site can be part of mandible or hip.
Allografts
Bone that comes from other humans, usually processed cadaver bone in the form of small granules or small blocks.
Xenografts
Alloplasts
If dental implant bone grafts, bone growth, or bone expansion will not
provide sufficient support for a dental implant, the patient may have to have a mold taken of his or her jawbone and a plate inserted to hole the implants.
If you have plenty of bone tissue and the gums and teeth surrounding the area where you want a dental implant are healthy, then you may