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Wells Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Association

WOMFSA

Wells Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Association

DR. MARVIN WELLS, D.M.D.

BONE
GRAFTING

Major and Minor

Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies "gets smaller" or resorbs. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.

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Today, we have the ability to "grow bone" where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functional and esthetic appearance.

Major Bone Grafting

Bone grafting can provide the proper height and width to areas of the jaws that have suffered resorbtion due to premature tooth loss, disease or injuries. The bone can be obtained from the patient themselves (jaw, hip, or knee), tissue banks or, in some cases, man made sources.

Sinus Bone Grafing

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 and protect the bone grafting and encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration.

Most bone grafting procedures can be performed in an out-patient office or ambulatory surgical facility. Some procedures requiring grafing of large defects, i.e. traumatic injuries, tumors, or congenital defects, may require bone harvesting in an inpatient hospital facility.

ILLUSTRATIONS

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    Bone Grafting.

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    Major Bone Grafting.

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    Sinus Bone Grafing.

Locations

Jacksonville Office
4225 Southpoint Parkway South
Jacksonville, FL 32216
904.296.2226

St. Augustine Office
19 St. Johns Medical Park Dr. US 1 South
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904.797.7111

Information

Maxillofacial Sugery
Anesthetic Options
Initial Consultation
Hospitalization
Emergency
Future Health Care
Financial Information
Delays
Rescheduling
Pre-Operative instructions
Post-Operative instructions

Services

Wisdom Teeth
Orthognathic Surgery
Dental Implants
Bone Grafting
Routine Extraction of Teeth
Trauma
Oral Pathology
Sleep Apnea
TMJ Disorder

Forms

Patient History
Consent and Disclosure
Acknowledgement
Medication Flow Sheet

PRIVACY STATEMENTS

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