Bone Grafting in Walnut Creek, CA
Comfortable and Effective Bone Regeneration
When you have missing teeth, the jaw bone will begin to atrophy over time in the areas where the teeth are missing. This is because without a tooth root, there is nothing to stimulate the jaw bone and keep it strong. Not having enough jaw bone means that there isn’t a sturdy foundation for a dental implant, and can cause facial features to sag or nearby teeth to shift out of place.
Bone grafts are an ideal solution for patients suffering from jaw bone loss because they promote the growth of new bone. This procedure can be done following a tooth extraction or to prepare the jaw to support a dental implant. Bone grafts can also be used to repair bone affected by periodontal disease.
Benefits of Bone Grafting
- Regenerating bone tissue and eliminating bacteria damage helps your teeth become healthier.
- Bone grafts allow more patients with insufficient bone, disease, or trauma to become candidates for dental implants.
- A graft prevents future bone loss from occurring.
- Bone grafts help prevent facial sagging or dental shifting associated with jaw bone atrophy.
The Bone Grafting Process
Dr. Karas or Dr. Williams will discuss the details of your procedure during the consultation. At our Walnut Creek, CA, office, we offer a variety of anesthesia options to choose from, so you can relax and feel as comfortable as possible during any type of surgical procedure. Dr. Karas or Dr. Williams will also outline a treatment plan specific to your needs and discuss your options for tooth replacement, such as dental implants or full-arch restoration.
A bone graft is a sample of your own bone, taken from the jaw, hip, or tibia, or obtained from a tissue bank. They can also be made of special membranes or synthetic graft materials that dissolve over time. Dr. Karas or Dr. Williams will place a graft in the area where bone loss has occurred, and the graft will stimulate the bone around it to heal over the graft, resulting in newly formed, strong bone.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Bone Grafting and other procedures.
" When I first walked into this practice, I felt that I was the most important person in that moment, and that was important to me. Dr. Karas has a way of relating to his patients. I felt comfortable with him in terms of his professionalism and care. The staff explained everything to me and made me feel at ease."
"Dr. Karas is a very warm and professional person. He makes me feel secure. I feel that he knows what he’s doing, and I felt like I was in the best hands possible. My overall experience has been absolutely wonderful. I highly recommend Dr. Karas and his team."
"Everyone here was just kind, friendly, and caring. Dr. Karas made me feel like he really cared about my needs and concerns. He talked to me in a way about my procedure that I could really understand, and I felt comfortable after my first consultation with him. I’m very happy that I chose this practice to have my procedure done."
"When I came in here—meeting with the staff and everybody in the office, I knew I had made the right choice. Dr. Karas always gives the explanation that gives confidence to me in what the result will be."
"The staff was very professional and helpful and Dr. Karas is a very friendly guy, easy to work with. "
"Dr. Karas did an amazing job, and I was very happy with the work he did. I could tell that I was working with a professional and it really showed. The staff are very friendly and caring, and they make you feel very special."
"The staff here are very personable, outgoing, and friendly, and very accommodating. Having this dental implant has given me a really new outlook on life and I'm so happy I did it. I have a beautiful, healthy smile now, and it’s all thanks to Dr. Karas and his team."
" Everybody here really made me feel at home and at ease. Dr. Karas is a very friendly and professional person. I really knew I was in good hands with him. I had complete confidence that he would do an amazing job, and he did. I had an amazing experience here."
" Everyone here was just so welcoming and understanding about this whole process. Dr. Karas is very composed and [is] such a professional. Dr. Karas makes me feel so comfortable every time I see him. This surgery has been life-changing. I eat and chew so much better now. My confidence has skyrocketed, and I just feel more free to be myself."
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