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What is Bone Grafting?
What is Bone Grafting?
It is a procedure to repair or rebuild bone loss to secure over your jaw bone to recreate its height and thickness that have been previously lost due to:
- Gum disease;
- Previous tooth extractions;
- Other jaw conditions, e.g. cysts or tumours in your jaw.
Do I Need a Bone Graft?
- To increase bone volume for a strong foundation into which dental implants can be placed;
- To treat gum disease;
- For orthognathic surgical procedures;
- To address face trauma or injury;
- To replace a missing tooth.
Do I Need a Bone Graft?
Material for Bone Grafting
- Autografts: Bone that is taken from your own body, e.g. from another part of your jaw;
- Allograft grafts: Bone is taken from another human being;
- Xenografts: Bone that is taken from another species that is not human, e.g. bovine sources;
- Alloplastic bone grafts: Synthetic bone.
Your dentist will discuss with you which type of material will suit your situation the best.
Material for Bone Grafting
What Are the Risks Involved?
- Pain;
- Swelling;
- Nerve injury;
- Rejection of the bone graft;
- Inflammation;
- Blood clots.
What Are the Risks Involved?
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Why Choose Nuffield Dental?
Nuffield Dental is a one-stop, multi-disciplinary dental care centre. At Nuffield, we put you first. We believe in providing personalised service for each patient.
Nuffield Dental is a one-stop, multi-disciplinary dental care centre. Here at Nuffield Dental, we pride ourselves of our personalised oral care for each and every one of our patients. We need to make sure you get all the help you need to make your dental procedures comfortable, accessible and seamless.
Our dentists have a special interest inoral maxillofacial surgery and are accredited dental providers who have been helping patients achieve confident smiles.
Bone Grafting Costs in Singapore?
Please call one of our Nuffield Dental clinics in Singapore for pricing details.
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