Bone Grafting Indianapolis, IN

At MINT dentistry, our team is dedicated to helping our patients achieve the smile of their dreams. However, your smile is only beautiful if it's also healthy. The strength of your jawbone is important to your teeth and gums. When your jaw is weak from a physical trauma or missing teeth, you may need a bone graft to help strengthen your jaw so it can hold traditional dentures or implanted restorations. At MINT dentistry in Indianapolis, IN, bone grafting surgery is often recommended to prepare your mouth for dentures or dental implants to replace missing or damaged teeth. Set up an initial consultation with one of the skilled practitioners at our upscale dental office in Indianapolis, IN to get more information about bone augmentation. Our board-certified dentists are experienced in advanced procedures like bone grafting surgery to help you keep your sexy teeth.

There are factors that can weaken your jawbone, like a physical trauma to your face or oral conditions, such as periodontal disease. Your jawbone may also be weakened from atrophy if a tooth or teeth have not been replaced with a dental implant. Bone grafting surgery gives your jaw the necessary strength to prepare you for dentures or an implant, but it's important to understand that the process will take time. Some procedures often take several months to finish, but you'll have a stronger jawbone and better overall oral health. To determine whether you require bone augmentation, your dentist will take digital x-rays and perform a thorough physical exam during your initial consultation at MINT dentistry in Indianapolis, IN.

Once you are comfortable in one of our massaging treatment chairs, a member of our team will administer your pre-selected sedation method. After your graft is ready to be placed, a member of our MINT team will make incisions in your gums so it can be attached to your jawbone. Proteins and collagens will be added to help the graft integrate. Once the process is complete, the incisions in your gums will be closed and thoroughly rinsed. The grafted material will be allowed to recover and integrate with your jaw.

Your jawbone will begin to integrate with the new graft as your mouth heals over the next few months. It is especially important during this time to maintain an optimal oral care routine at home with brushing and flossing plus any products your MINT dentistry team recommends (like antibiotics or special mouthwashes). We will schedule your follow-up visits at MINT dentistry so we can check your recovery and determine when you can move to the next step in your treatment plan. To protect your oral health for years to come, our dental providers recommend scheduling appointments for cleanings twice a year at our Indianapolis, IN dental center.

Prior to scheduling your procedure, our team will reach out to your insurance provider to determine your coverage and any out-of-pocket expenses. If it's deemed necessary, some of the bone grafting treatment cost may be covered under your policy. In your initial consultation, we can give you cost estimates and help you understand how best to afford your care. The MINT dentistry team is committed to helping our patients receive the advanced care required for a gorgeous smile. If you don't have insurance and cannot afford your bone grafting, please ask a member of our team for information on the MINT Discount Plan.

A healthy mouth and a sexy smile go hand in hand. Restore the health of your jawbone so it can support dental implants or traditional dentures with bone grafting at MINT dentistry in Indianapolis, IN. At your first appointment with your team of board-certified dental professionals, you can learn about the options in bone grafting surgery and receive a custom treatment plan that will help strengthen your jaw and optimize your oral health. Get in touch with MINT dentistry to book your bone grafting consultation.