Bone Grafting | West Bloomfield, MI
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Missing teeth over a period of time can cause your jaw bone to atrophy, or resorb. This often results in poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants as well as long term shifting of remaining teeth and changes to facial structure. Most patients, in these situations, are not candidates for dental implants.
Fortunately, today we have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
Major Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip or tibia (below the knee). Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. In addition, special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum to protect the bone graft, as well as encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration, or guided tissue regeneration.
Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tumor surgery, or congenital defects. Large defects are repaired using the patient’s own bone. This bone is harvested from a number of different areas depending on the size needed. The skull (cranium), hip (iliac crest), and lateral knee (tibia), are common donor sites. These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.
In Need of a Bone Graft?
Dr. Cohen can utilize bone grafts to make your jawbone more suitable for the placement of dental implants, as well as repair defects of the jaws. Contact us today!
Lakes Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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I had a great experience with this team. Doctor was great and informative along my path of treatment and needs. Entire staff was very pleasant and friendly during a somewhat nervous experience-for me-dentistry is never a very calm time. So, I felt at ease during my visit and follow up trips back. Very happy with my decision to be a patient here. Many thanks for a positive experience.
- Mary Beth B
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Absolutely love the dr, assistants and staff!!
- Amy D
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I also trust my children to their care. This is a high quality, friendly office and doctor. I look forward to recommending them to my friends.
- Tom S
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Thank you Dr. Cohen for working with me on all if my procedures.
- Ed R
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Everyone was great. As always I was a nervous wreck and it went very smoothly. No major discomfort or pain even though procedure was more than anticipated!! Anesthesia was awesome as I don’t remember any of it except getting stitched up. Highly recommend Dr Cohen & staff!!
- Elizabeth V
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Dr. Cohen and staff are very professional and make unpleasant procedures pain free
- Kathleen C
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Staff and doctor, friendly, compassionate, also helped understand procedures and help reduce anxiety!
- Donna F
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I have been to Dr. Cohen for multiple procedures over the years. I am totally confident in he and his staff and their ability to provide me the best care possible.
- Devin J
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Great staff!
- Matthew W
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Everything was great. Staff was wonderful. Cathy helped me emotionally during my first surgery. The rest of the staff did as well. Very friendly. See you guys in a few weeks, months and next year.
- Edward R
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No pain and I was very worried about that. Good experience
- Teresa F
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Everyone was so nice and caring. I was nervous about my procedure and after talking with the staff I felt much better.
- Marilyn W
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Dr. Cohen and staff make sure your comfortable and in no pain during the procedure. Explain everything.
- Sandra Z
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From the Doctor, to his assistants, to the office staff, everyone could not have been more pleasant and professional. Everything about the procedure was explained in a manner I could understand and appreciate. Efforts were made to minimize my out of pocket expense. I originally planned to let my dentist perform this procedure. So glad I chose Lakes Oral Surgery.
- Rudy Z
