Causes of bone loss

Bone loss can have many different causes – e. g. accidents, or inflammation of
the gums and bone due to bacterial tooth plaque (periodontitis). Also after teeth
have been removed the height and thickness of the jaw bone diminishes due to
the lack of mechanical loading.

However, a sufficient amount of bone is essential to ensure longterm stability of
your dental implants or teeth. It can also be critical for ensuring the attractiveness
of your teeth and gums.

When is bone reconstruction necessary?

Dental implants

To support and augment the jaw bone when using dental implants, if the existing amount of bone is not sufficient for long-term stable tooth anchoring

Periodontitis

To preserve existing teeth that have lost their secure anchorage in the jaw bone as a result of periodontal disease (bacterial tooth plaque)

Extensive bone damage

Bone reconstruction after extensive bone loss

Sinus floor augmentation

To correct a bone defect in the anterior region of the upper jaw (maxillary sinus)

Root resection or cyst removal

To reconstruct destroyed bone following root or cyst resection

Bone Regeneration

Scaffold structure of Geistlich Bio-Oss®

Ingrowth of blood vessels and bone-building cells

Completed new bone regeneration

After your surgery

• Swellings can be treated with damp cold compresses.
  
  
• If pain occurs, your dentist will prescribe a suitable pain-killer.
  
  
• For the first weeks, when brushing your teeth, avoid the area that was operated on, and use an antibacterial mouth-wash.
  
  
• After this, a tooth-brush with special soft bristles can be used for cleaning the area around the wound.
  
  
• Avoid coffee, alcohol and cigarettes for 2–3 days after the procedure. This reduces the risk of post-surgery bleedings, and allows better wound healing.
  
  
• Heavy smoking and poor oral hygiene can have a massive detrimental effect on the outcome of the therapy.
  
  
• It is essential to attend the check-up appointments with your dentist even if healing is proceeding without problems.