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 it's 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 autograft's 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. Vergara will determine which type of bone graft material is right for you.
Dr. Sandra Vergara, was born in Cali, Colombia. She attended The Colombian School of Medicine , El Bosque University School of Dentistry, in Bogota, Colombia, where she earned her DDS degree and completed her 4 years of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency in 1996.
Following her surgical training in Colombia, Dr. Vergara went to Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Hospital in Dallas and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, and completed a six months Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with emphasis in Surgical Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Following these programs she returned to Colombia to run a successful private practice in Cali. She also joined Rafael Uribe Uribe Hospital as a Clinical attending and professor during 4 years.
In 2001, Dr. Sandra Vergara, returned to Nashville and joined Vanderbilt University Medical Center, to completed her second Residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery under Drs. Samuel McKenna and Scott Boyd where she earned a Specialty Certification in one of the best accredited programs in the U.S., obtaining excellent credentials and experience.
After completing this program, she moved to the Wichita Falls area and entered into private practice, for over ten years now. Dr. Vergara, is the only female Oral Surgeon in the great Texoma area. She understands how the dental and surgical areas involved in her profession require expertise, organization, discipline and compassion.
In her private practice, Dr. Vergara practices the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with emphasis in dental implant surgery, temporo-mandibular joint, oral pathology, orthognatic surgery, facial trauma, and dento alveolar surgery. Dr. Vergara, has hospital privileges at Kell West Regional Hospital and at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Vergara, is a dedicated mother of two children, Juan Pablo and Maria Alejandra, and has many interests outside of her specialty. She enjoys swimming, scuba diving, traveling and spending time with her children in their activities.
At Dr. Sandra Vergara 's Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center we want your entirejourney with us to be a superior one. From the moment you walk in the office, we guarantee that you will feel safe, at ease, and confident that you 've chosen the right place and specialist for your care. Our team is dedicated to providing youexpertiseknowledge in a friendly, clean, state-of-the-art facility. Our team handles all insurance with no hassle to you and is fluent in English and Spanish ensuring that nothing is 'lost in translation'. Thank you for allowing us the privilege ofserving you. We appreciateyour loyalty.
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 based on 58 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestCrystal Brown
a year ago
My surgery was scheduled quick and service was fine.
TexasLady
2 years ago
Your just a number as most of these others medical providers around here. it's all about the money. Even with good dental and medical coverage they want to find ways to make you pay. Office staff short and a bit rude. I've got an infection and abscess with severe pain. Trying to keep it from getting worse and all there concern about is the money. I called my insurance and they asked me why they were charging me for a consultation that my insurance cover's. I ask the rude person who answered the phone and he responded they will credit me and put it towards the surgery. Well what if I decided to go else where cause there rude and money hungry. Where do you credit me there.
Mary Nichols
2 years ago
I'm late to make my review. Couldn't find where to. Last implant I had done was with Dr Graves in Ardmore. I remembered, pain & nausea. Just some. I did take the pain tablets prescribed. Well, this time, I took my little pill 1 hour before the procedure was scheduled and next thing I knew I was waking up & going home. No pain until 3 days later that an occasional tyenol & ibuprofen took care of. I had a tooth extraction and bone implanted. And the only discomfort I felt was the liquid diet. I learned to liquified oatmeal cereal. I've healed now so looking forward to having my implant done. Best experience ever!! Thank you, everyone!!
Lettie Bolf
2 years ago
Very rude and refused to do work on my daughter mouth. She is austism and odd. Vergara held my daughter face hard and was very very rude
T Cotter
2 years ago
I had A kiddo that had some wisdom teeth come in fast and cause a lot of pain. We live out of the metroplex so it's a drive to get anywhere. When I called they were so accommodating and understanding of the situation and got us in quickly and were able to get him in for surgery within 2 days! Dr Vergara and staff ~ esp Jerry Lynn were amazing and sweet!
Irene Henry
2 years ago
When you go to Dr. Vergara you are going to a friend. Her staff especially Ashley go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. I was scared to death when I walked in the first time and now I feel like I am treated like family. I would recomend her for all my friends and family.
Brooke Nunn
2 years ago
This office never returns calls and is the worst at following through. Need oral surgery and had to get insurance approval myself and now they won't schedule a date. Very frustrating...
Earl Morris
2 years ago
A great experience, Dr. And staff very helpful and caring. I will recommend them !
Bradley Samuelson
2 years ago
I have been a patient of Dr Vergara's for over 5 years. She has done multiple extractions and 3 implants. I have had extractions done other places, and I can promise you that, if you follow her instructions, you will have very little bruising and no significant swelling or pain. She's the most careful surgeon I have met. I have had the opportunity to read the other reviews. I know she has had problems with her staff since I have been a patient. Those things happen and are very annoying to have to deal with as a patient. But, Dr Vergara's talents and skills as a surgeon and her bedside manner are beyond reproach. Over the years I have referred many patients to her and have NEVER regretted it; all have had great experiences.
Cynthia Sims
2 years ago
From my first call with Angel, this office has been fantastic. The Dr herself was super sweet, gentle, and nice. Best part is she is in network for Sealed Air!!!
Jay Scroggins. Thunder Boy
2 years ago
Very professional, and understanding, Dr Vergara and her staff were great and caring highly recommended Aaaa Dentist Awesome thank you
Sabana Sanders
2 years ago
Understanding on why we was late very caring and understanding
Barbara Hilbus
2 years ago
Dr. Vegara is the most sweetest caring dentist i have ever been too. I highly recommend her!! Thank you Dr. Vegara!
Grace White
2 years ago
This is a very clean office. The staff are very friendly, Hard to find these days. Location is accessible.
Michael Gaffney
2 years ago
Unless you're willing to remortgage your house this is probably not the place to go
A1ec G
2 years ago
Tried to ignore the poor communication skills on the phone & being hung up on twice! Still gave it a chance. The young lady at the desk seemed aggressive & gave me no attempt to provide info. Wouldn't trust my life with this "Drs office"
Lowell Cobb
2 years ago
I had a terrible infection in my jaw for months and could not get it terminated from other dental professionals (more than one). My heart doctor referred me to Dr. Vergara. Dr. Vergara investigated with an infectious disease doctor as well as my personal physicians. As a result the infection was terminated. I had to have oral surgery on two of my lower jaw teeth. Dr. Vergara did the surgery and installed two implants. I have enjoyed eating ever since. Dr. Vergara and her staff are truly professionals! Up dated July 14, 2021. I have now completed my third successful treatment with Dr. Vergara. By the way you will enjoy working with her staff, Ashley, Diana, and Megan. I continue to highly recommend Dr. Vergara and her staff for successful treatment solutions!
Lela Blair
2 years ago
This office is unorganized. They ran treatment through insurance when they were told not to (insurance already told pt they would not cover implants). Their charting is unacceptable. They are missing paperwork that should be in the pt file. The dr states for the warranty to be valid, pt must go in every year for a checkup. The manufacturer said this is incorrect. Manufacturer said you could never go in and it would be covered under warranty. This office unethical and not truthful. Spend your money at Dr. Urbanek's office.
mx. sinister
2 years ago
it feels like you have to jump through hurdles to get a procedure at this place. awful service, inability to keep up with what appointments are what (ive gone through a preliminary twice now!!) all for them to be late to the appointment time They themselves have made. its a loop!! i recommend anywhere else
Hokasila Wakinyan Thunder Boy
3 years ago
Very professional, and understanding, Dr Vergara and her staff were great and caring highly recommended Aaaa Dentist Awesome thank you
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