Bone Grafting Newport, KY

Giving you a beautiful, sexy smile is one of our main goals at MINT dentistry. However, your smile is only beautiful if it's also healthy. Having a strong jawbone is imperative to your teeth and gums. If your jaw is weak from missing teeth or physical trauma, you may need a bone graft to help your jawbone remain strong enough to hold removable dentures or dental implants. At MINT dentistry in Newport, KY, bone grafting surgery is often suggested to prepare your jaw for dentures or dental implants to replace missing or damaged teeth. Set up a consultation with a member of our skilled dental team at MINT dentistry in Newport, KY to learn more about bone grafting. Our board-certified dentists are skilled in performing oral surgery to help you achieve optimal oral health.

Oral conditions, such as periodontal disease or physical trauma, can deteriorate the jawbone. Your jawbone may also be weakened from atrophy if a tooth is missing for a period of time without replacement by a dental implant. Bone grafting gives your jaw the necessary strength to prepare you for dentures or a dental implant, but you need to understand how much healing time will be required. The grafting and implant process can take several months to finish, but you will have a stronger jawbone that can support your dental implant or dentures resulting in better oral health. To help us decide whether you are an ideal candidate for bone grafting surgery, your dentist will obtain digital x-rays and perform a comprehensive physical exam during your initial consultation at MINT dentistry in Newport, KY.

When you come for your bone grafting procedure, you will be asked to get cozy in one of our soothing massage chairs. Once we administer your predetermined sedation method, your grafting procedure can begin. After the graft is prepared for placement, a member of our MINT team will attach it to your jawbone through incisions made in your gums. Proteins and collagens are added to the graft to help it integrate with the natural bone. Finally, the surgeon will close the incisions in your gums and rinse the area. The graft will be given time to heal and bond with your natural bone structure.

Over the next several months, your mouth will heal while your jawbone bonds with the new graft. During this time, it is essential to maintain an optimal oral care routine at home with gentle brushing and flossing plus any products recommended by your dentist (for example, a prescribed mouthwash or antibiotics). We will schedule your follow-up appointments at MINT dentistry so your dentist can evaluate your recovery and determine when your jawbone is strong enough for a dental implant or dentures. To keep your mouth healthy after grafting, we recommend attending bi-annual dental examinations and cleanings at our Newport, KY office.

Before scheduling your bone grafting appointment, our financial team will consult your dental insurance provider to determine your policy coverage and calculate any remaining out-of-pocket expenses. If it is deemed necessary, some of the bone grafting procedure expenses might be paid by your plan. During your consultation and exam, we will estimate your costs and explain ways that may make your treatment more affordable. The MINT dentistry team is devoted to helping our patients receive the treatment required for a stunning smile. If you don't have insurance and cannot afford your bone grafting procedure, please ask your dentist for information on the MINT Discount Plan.

Having a mouth is essential to achieving the smile of your dreams. Restore the health of your jawbone so it can support dentures or dental implants with bone grafting surgery at MINT dentistry in Newport, KY. During your first appointment with our dental team, you can get more information about bone grafting surgery and receive a unique treatment plan designed to help you achieve a stronger jaw and healthier mouth. Reach out to MINT dentistry today to reserve your appointment.