Bone spreading
Specialists in implantology and oral surgery
If you are missing teeth, you can have them replaced by inserting implants. If your own teeth have been missing for a long time, the jawbone may be affected by bone loss. Has it already receded to such an extent that there is no longer enough bone substance to support it? Implant To be able to use it safely and professionally, the dentist must react. In this case, the regression of the jawbone is a normal process that occurs frequently. Bone loss can also be related to a patient's advanced age or be the result of periodontitis. In order to be able to insert an implant, the dentist can artificially rebuild the jawbone. This process is necessary if the jawbone at the location where an implant is to be inserted does not have the necessary width, height or density to be able to firmly anchor the implant. The bone can be built up using artificial bone replacement material or your own bone. One method that can be used for this is bone spreading. As the name suggests, the bone is spread apart. The dentist divides the remaining alveolar ridge into two parts. This creates a gap that can be filled with different materials. The inserted implant can be firmly anchored because the spread bone halves enclose it tightly from the outside and the filling material guarantees additional support. Bone spreading is usually performed in the upper jaw. The same method is also used to build lower jaw bones. This is usually referred to as bone splitting.
Before the dentist inserts an implant, he checks the patient's individual requirements. Among other things, he measures the height and width of the jawbone at the location where the implant is to be inserted before treatment. If the height or width falls below a certain value, artificial reconstruction of the jawbone is recommended. If this is not done, the implant may not sit firmly enough and break out of the jawbone undesirably under stress.
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How does it work?
Bone formation?
The first step on the path to bone building is a thorough examination and consultation.
Before the procedure, we will give you specific instructions to prepare you for the day of surgery.
Bone reconstruction itself is a surgical procedure that is usually performed under local anesthesia.
After the procedure, you will need to take some time to recover. You may have swelling or bruising on your face and experience pain or discomfort.
course of treatment
The treatment is usually performed under local anesthesia. Patients who wish to have general anesthesia should discuss this in advance. The costs for this have to be borne by yourself and are around 100 euros. The affected section of the jawbone is first carefully worked on with drills and stretched outwards in two halves. This creates an oval gap. The resulting gap is filled with bone replacement material. Bone chips obtained from the patient's own bone material are usually used for this purpose. However, there is also the option of using artificial substitute materials. The wound is then closed and left to rest for a few months. During this time, the filling material and the existing jawbone grow together. If the combination of all components creates a solid basis, a second operation can be carried out during which the implant is inserted.
