Imagine our bodies without bones – a formless mess. Just like scaffolding, bones provide structure, support, and protection for our vital organs and delicate tissues. In the jaw, a specialized bone called the alveolar bone plays a critical role, anchoring your teeth firmly in place. However, factors like gum disease, tooth extraction, and trauma can compromise the health, density, and shape of this essential bone.

The Challenge of Bone Loss: Prevention is Key
Unfortunately, bone lost around teeth doesn’t naturally grow back. While Dr. Elgalady can utilize grafting materials to encourage bone regeneration, prevention is always the best approach.

For instance, when a tooth is extracted, a gap remains in the jawbone. While it will eventually heal, the area often shrinks over time, weakening the surrounding teeth. Fortunately, grafting materials placed during the extraction can help preserve existing bone levels and pave the way for future implant-supported restorations.

Grafting Solutions: Restoring and Strengthening
Even after bone loss has occurred, specialized grafting techniques can often rebuild bone strength in various jawbone locations. However, it’s important to understand that severe gum disease can cause irreversible bone loss. In such cases, controlling gum disease with Sphinx Dental is far more beneficial than relying solely on corrective surgery.