Bone Grafts for Dental Implantation

Sometimes, periodontal disease causes extensive bone loss that cannot be treated with conventional gum surgery. However, that doesn’t mean we are out of options! Dr. Alger’s office in Gahanna can help you understand the oral health options that can benefit you.

Why bone grafts?

Extensive bone loss can make it challenging or even impossible to treat bacteria-filled gum pockets. Through advancements in periodontal therapy and the expertise of Dr. Alger, bone grafts can help to regenerate your bone. In many cases, this procedure saves teeth and preserves your smile.

How does bone grafting work?

Bone grafts for dental implantation typically involves the placement of grafting material into the bone defects surrounding infected teeth. To further improve the ability to regenerate bone around the teeth, Dr. Alger sometimes uses a process called guided tissue regeneration. This process uses collagen barriers in conjunction with bone graft materials.

Why is Dr. Alger so excited about bone grafting?

This really is a remarkable and exciting science! Today, we can provide bone regeneration results through bone grafting that were only dreamed about years ago. Bone regeneration through bone grafting has been a special interest of Dr. Alger since dental school.

  • Regeneration of periodontally diseased roots was the topic of his research and master’s thesis during his specialty training at The Ohio State University.
  • Dr. Alger frequently shares his knowledge of the advancements in bone grafting for dental implantation procedures and practices with the periodontal residents at The Ohio State University.
  • Dr. Alger is committed to continually staying abreast of the latest research and bone grafting procedures related to the bone regeneration process.

Bone grafts for dental implantation are often the difference between keeping teeth and having them extracted. In our practice alone, we have many examples of patients who have been treated with bone regenerative procedures that have saved their teeth!

Do I qualify for bone regeneration through bone grafting?

Dr. Alger will meet with you to discuss your current condition and will present all your treatment options to ensure a confident path forward.