A bone graft is a medical procedure that involves the transfer of bone tissue from one area to another. Bone grafts can be used to repair or replace damaged bones, or to strengthen weakened bones. Grafted material is typically taken from a donor or from the patient’s own body, and can be used to fill in gaps or to form new bones. Bone grafting is an effective treatment for fractures, arthritis, and other conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system.

Bone grafting is done for injury and disease, as well as a number of different reasons, including. The four main reasons include:

Complex Fractures: In many cases, a bone graft is used to treat multiple or complex fractures including those that do not heal well after initial treatment.

Fusion Treatment: Fusion, which is a type of bone graft that helps two bones heal together across a diseased joint, is most often done on the spine to help the vertebrae heal faster.

Regeneration: For bone lost to disease, infection, or injury, regeneration may be used, which typically involves using large sections of bones or small amounts of bone in bone cavities.

Surgically Implanted Devices: In addition to this, a bone graft can be used to help bone heal around joint replacements, plates, screws or other surgically implanted devices.

Preparing for bone grafting is relatively simple and straightforward, and it is important to follow all of these steps in order to ensure the most effective treatment. Preparation typically includes:

Informing your dentist about all your medications: For recovery after oral surgery, healthy platelet creation is essential. Anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements, as well as other medications and supplements, can slow down the production of platelets in the body, so it is imperative to avoid taking these in order to heal properly.

Existing restorations might need to be adjusted: Before receiving a bone graft, patients who have existing dental work like dental bridges or crowns might need to have them adjusted in order to prevent the restoration from being damaged during the treatment.

Prepare for the big day: Since patients need lots of rest to promote healthy healing, oral surgery places limitations on patients.

To make recovery easier, patients can:

– Arrange for transportation back home
– Have a family member monitor them for the first day after the procedure in case any complications should arise
– Fill all prescriptions for medications
– Arrange a few days off work

Good candidates for bone grafting are people who are in generally overall good oral health and do not have any other complications present. If other oral problems are present, such as tooth decay or gum disease, these issues will likely need to be addressed prior to receiving a bone graft. In addition to this, it is important that candidates for bone grafting to be able to handle oral surgery, meaning that they do not suffer from any systemic problems that would make the bone grafting procedure a risky procedure, such as a blood clotting condition.

If you or someone you love needs a bone graft, the experienced dental professionals at Real Smile Dentistry are here to provide the highest quality of service. Call us today to book an appointment for a bone grafting procedure, or visit one of our clinics today! We have two locations to better serve you: one in Miami Beach, FL; and one in North Miami, FL. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Miami Beach FL, North Miami FL, Aventura FL, Wynwood FL, Little Haiti FL, Greater Miami FL, Midtown FL, Miami Shores FL, Dodge Island FL, Pinewood FL, and surrounding areas.