Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.
With bone grafting, we now have the opportunity to not only replace bone where it is missing, but also the ability to promote new bone growth in that location! This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and esthetic appearance.
Autogenous bone grafts, also known as autografts, are made from your own bone, taken from somewhere else in the body. The bone is typically harvested from the chin, jaw, lower leg bone, hip, or the skull. Autogenous bone grafts are advantageous in that the graft material is live bone, meaning it contains living cellular elements that enhance bone growth.
However, one downside to the autograft is that it requires a second procedure to harvest bone from elsewhere in the body. Depending on your condition, a second procedure may not be in your best interest.
Allogenic bone, or allograft, is dead bone harvested from a cadaver, then processed using a freeze-dry method to extract the water via a vacuum. Unlike autogenous bone, allogenic bone cannot produce new bone on its own. Rather, it serves as a framework or scaffold over which bone from the surrounding bony walls can grow to fill the defect or void.
Xenogenic bone is derived from non-living bone of another species, usually a cow. The bone is processed at very high temperatures to avoid the potential for immune rejection and contamination. Like allogenic grafts, xenogenic grafts serve as a framework for bone from the surrounding area to grow and fill the void.
Both allogenic and xenogenic bone grafting are advantageous in that they do not require a second procedure to harvest your own bone, as with autografts. However, because these options lack autografts bone-forming properties, bone regeneration may take longer than with autografts, with a less predictable outcome.
This product is processed allograft bone, containing collagen, proteins, and growth factors that are extracted from the allograft bone. It is available in the form of powder, putty, chips, or as a gel that can be injected through a syringe.
Graft composites consist of other bone graft materials and growth factors to achieve the benefits of a variety of substances. Some combinations may include: collagen/ceramic composite, which closely resembles the composition of natural bone, DBM combined with bone marrow cells, which aid in the growth of new bone, or a collagen/ceramic/autograft composite.
Synthetic materials also have the advantage of not requiring a second procedure to harvest bone, reducing risk and pain. Each bone grafting option has its own risks and benefits. Dr. Sheeran will determine which type of bone graft material is right for you.
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2 years ago
Extremely un professional place
Maryann Sestito
2 years ago
My son had his wisdom teeth removed with Doctor Sheeran. We can up from South Philadelphia because we heard such wonderful things about Doctor Sheeran. He exceeded all that we had heard about him. My son had a wonderful surgery and felt great after the surgery. We highly recommend Dr. Sheeran
Maryann Sestito
3 years ago
My son had his wisdom teeth removed with Doctor Sheeran. We can up from South Philadelphia because we heard such wonderful things about Doctor Sheeran. He exceeded all that we had heard about him. My son had a wonderful surgery and felt great after the surgery. We highly recommend Dr. Sheeran
Ed Yeh
4 years ago
Just got a wisdom tooth extracted by Dr Sheeran. It was surprisingly easy. Dr Sheeran's bedside manner was perfect for me, explaining things as he went along in detail and he and his staff checking in on me repeatedly. The actual extraction seemed to have taken about 5-10 min. and I did not feel a thing at the time, with local anesthesia. Make sure on the 2nd round of anesthesia you tell him precisely when you can feel and when you can't, he makes adjustments and it will seem like magic. Staff was very efficient and comforting. Would recommend to any friend needing these services.
M E
4 years ago
Very nice stuff excellent Dr highly recommend!
Anne Davies
4 years ago
I took my daughter to Dr. Sheeran after a recommendation from Dr. Rosenberg for mouth surgery. He did a great job. My daughter has had very minimal pain and she keeps saying how nice he was to her. I appreciate the wonderful service and making my daughter comfortable with a stressful event- that she has been dreading. Hopefully we don't have any more mouth surgery in our future but if we do I have no hesitation to go back.
M E
5 years ago
Very nice stuff excellent Dr highly recommend!
Anne Davies
5 years ago
I took my daughter to Dr. Sheeran after a recommendation from Dr. Rosenberg for mouth surgery. He did a great job. My daughter has had very minimal pain and she keeps saying how nice he was to her. I appreciate the wonderful service and making my daughter comfortable with a stressful event- that she has been dreading. Hopefully we don't have any more mouth surgery in our future but if we do I have no hesitation to go back.
Ed Yeh
5 years ago
Just got a wisdom tooth extracted by Dr Sheeran. It was surprisingly easy. Dr Sheeran's bedside manner was perfect for me, explaining things as he went along in detail and he and his staff checking in on me repeatedly. The actual extraction seemed to have taken about 5-10 min. and I did not feel a thing at the time, with local anesthesia. Make sure on the 2nd round of anesthesia you tell him precisely when you can feel and when you can't, he makes adjustments and it will seem like magic. Staff was very efficient and comforting. Would recommend to any friend needing these services.
Maurice White
5 years ago
I had a full extraction of my teeth by DR. Shereen, it was done quickly and painlessly and the office staff is top notch
Maurice White
6 years ago
I had a full extraction of my teeth by DR. Shereen, it was done quickly and painlessly and the office staff is top notch
Kristine Myers
6 years ago
I had to have a wisdom tooth removed and he did it quickly and pain free. Very awesome and very nice!!
Kristine Myers
7 years ago
I had to have a wisdom tooth removed and he did it quickly and pain free. Very awesome and very nice!!
Kurt Schmidt
7 years ago
Very professional! Dr. Spampata. Highly recommend.
Deron B
7 years ago
They were amazing,pulled all four wisdom teeth and best of all through my insurance didnt have to pay anything out of pocket
Kurt Schmidt
8 years ago
Very professional! Dr. Spampata. Highly recommend.
Deron B
8 years ago
They were amazing,pulled all four wisdom teeth and best of all through my insurance didnt have to pay anything out of pocket
Robyn Kitt
8 years ago
He was amazing with a tooth extraction for my 8 year old son. Best doctor ever! I will never go to anyone else for my son from this point forward.
Robyn Kitt
9 years ago
He was amazing with a tooth extraction for my 8 year old son. Best doctor ever! I will never go to anyone else for my son from this point forward.
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