Bone Grafting
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Missing teeth over a period of time can cause your jaw bone to atrophy, or resorb. This often results in poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants as well as long term shifting of remaining teeth and changes to facial structure. Most patients, in these situations, are not candidates for dental implants.
Fortunately, today we have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
Major Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee). 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 to protect the bone graft, as well as encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration, or guided tissue regeneration.
Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tumor surgery, or congenital defects. Large defects are repaired using the patient’s own bone. This bone is harvested from a number of different areas depending on the size needed. The skull (cranium), hip (iliac crest), and lateral knee (tibia), are common donor sites. These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.
Central Connecticut Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery, PC
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This place is wonderful. They have snacks in the waiting lounge which makes it very homey and they make sure you feel comfortable. I was very nervous to get my wisdom teeth taken out but they reassured me I would be good and it has now been 10 days since my surgery and I have not had any complications what so ever! I had little to no swelling and no pain at all afterwards. They are truly wonderful.
- Yasley R
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Great doctor and staff! They all made me feel very comfortable and helped me with everything possible. I hope you keep doing the great job and always smiling like you do! Thank you so much for everything I am very happy I found such a great place to do my procedure.
- Leticia C
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Dr. Howard took me in right away, first visit to remove a growth and send it for a biopsy. He did not want to worry and suffer needlessly.
- Margery C
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Amazing experience, staff was excellent. Followed directions as provided by the staff and recovery was painless and trouble free. Would definitely recommend to anyone who asked!
- Jay W
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The Doctor did a wonder job. He and his staff are very pleasant an professional. 5 stars across the board.
- Anthony P
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Everything went perfectly. I would definitely recommend Dr Howard
- Peter A
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Overall excellent experience. Very smooth and efficient; all staff were extremely courteous and helpful.
- Stephen B
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Very nice and clean
- Wanda P
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My experience with CCOMIS was great! As soon as I walked in the complimentary snacks and drinks were spectacular. I walked out with no pain whatsoever. Dr. Howard and staff were the best.
- Marquis L
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I enjoyed my shirt time here as a patient from the front office staff to my nurse Erica to Dr Howard everyone was super courteous and amazing! Thank you all!
- CariBriana C
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Very well kept office, kind and knowledgeable staff
- Luis S
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Best dentist in the CT district
- Aston B
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The procedure went very well and I didn’t feel much pain afterwards. Dr.Howard did a very good job.
- Nicholas D
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Love this place. Great people. Great staff. Would come again if needed.
- Michael L
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Staff is always friendly and answered all of my questions. I felt very comfortable with Dr. Howard and all of his staff. Procedure was fast and I healed quickly.
- Hunter D
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I couldn’t ask for a better experience!
- Glenn C
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Great
- Cassidy C
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Very nice people. Explained everything that I need to know thoroughly and very, very helpful after the procedure. Would recommend to anyone who needs the same. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
- J’zeida O