Over a period of time, the jaw bone associated with missing teeth atrophies and is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for the placement of dental implants.
With bone grafting we now have the opportunity to not only replace bone where it is missing, but we also have 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 aesthetic 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 your own live bone, meaning it contains living cellular elements that enhances bone growth, also eliminating the risk of your body rejecting the graft material since it comes from you.
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 have an advantage of not requiring 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, and have 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. Bess, Dr. Evans or Dr. Falconer will determine which type of bone graft material best suited to your particular needs.
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newest oldest highest lowestA.J. Psycho
a year ago
Everyone is very nice and professional. Dr. Falconer is wonderful and has being very helpful. I recommend him.
Ralph Barwick
a year ago
Very friendly staff and nurses. Dr. Falconer was professional and friendly. Straight to the point concerning oral surgery.
Kim Maund
a year ago
From the initial consultation until our last appt our experience has been exceptional. Every member of the staff was awesome! Would highly recommend to anyone!!!
Sybil Brown
a year ago
This visit was very pleasant. Everyone was nice and professional. Explained how the procedure would be done. A relaxing atmosphere.
Howard Snellgrove
a year ago
Very nice and helpful
Linda Abney
a year ago
I went to this doctor because my dentist said he found something on the X-rays. He made the referral. This oral surgeon had a good(bedside manner). He was also professional and kind. He gave me a good report, and I left most relieved!
Kathleen Melo
a year ago
Nice people work fast get the job done. Happy client
Deborah Brooks
a year ago
Be very friendly professional staff no weight right in right out recommend them to anyone
Jeffrey Mega
a year ago
Everyone coming in is in pain and/or scared. The staff are so comforting and listen. The docs are knowledgeable and professional So glad I was seen here but HOPE to never go back!
Gloria Bowen
a year ago
Everyone did a wonderful job. Would recommend them to everyone.
Sherry Anderson
2 years ago
I was there on a consultation for tooth removal and possible implant I spoke with Dr Faulkner an appointment was set up for surgery the staff was very helpful and polite and I felt very comfortable
Jack Harrison
2 years ago
My wife had a first visit with Dr Evans yesterday. The personnel and Dr were very understanding about her issues and asked the right questions.
Ang Estrada
2 years ago
Sadly, my 19 year old daughter has permanent nerve damage from getting her wisdom teeth removed here. It was a common procedure without any major complications but it felt like they were in a hurry rushing as many patients through as they could. She was still half asleep when we were getting her in the car to leave. I called several days after the surgery when we were concerned about her numb chin and lip, but they were dismissive and said it was no big deal and should get better with time. No follow up, no call from the doctor. Now 4 months later, her lip and chin still have no feeling. She bites it accidentally a lot because she can't feel it. She can't feel her chin if something even cold water spills on it. Now she just has to live this way the rest of her life. We are extremely unhappy and want to warn other potential patients to be careful because the decent price and availability are NOT worth being rushed in and permanently damaged.
Jesse Meadows
2 years ago
My 14yr had surgery this week & I couldn't have been more pleased! All staff is friendly. Very efficient check in & out process. Thanks to Dr. Evans & staff for the great care!
Steven Cox
2 years ago
I went in for a 230 appointment I was 10 minutes late no fuss still got me in with no problem staff was great doc was great
Christy Brust
2 years ago
Dr. Falconer and all the staff were great! I had a very pleasant experience.
Larry Kent
2 years ago
Very polite staff, very professional team, good doctors and nurses. No long wait, in and out Ty
Veronica Horn
2 years ago
It was a pleasure meeting the staff everyone was very helpful and nice Dr. Falcons talk to me explain everything to me about my surgery and I will recommended anybody if u ever have problems with your teether go see Dr Falcons and his staff at Southeastern Oral Maxillo Facial they will greet u with a smile percent
Bobbie Houston
2 years ago
Everyone was inviting and friendly. My appointment was at 3:30 and I was done and on my way home by 4:30.
Eugene Dold
2 years ago
Awesome
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