Gum & Bone Grafting

Gum and Bone Grafting

Advanced Technology  |  Financing Available  |  Flexible Hours

Advanced Technology
Financing Available
Flexible Hours

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About Gum Recession

When gingival recession occurs, the body loses a natural defense against both bacterial penetration and trauma. Gum rebuilding using grafting methods is an alternative when gum recession is a problem.

When there is only a minor recession, some good gingiva often stays and protects the tooth, so there is no need for therapy other than changing home care practices. 

However, the first line of defense against bacterial penetration is lost when the recession reaches the mucosa.

Additionally, gum recession often results in root sensitivity to warm and cold foods as well as an unsightly appearance of gum
and tooth.

When significant, gum recession may predispose to worsen recession and expose the root surface, which is softer than enamel, leading to root caries and root gouging.
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About Gum Grafting

To solve these problems, a gingival graft is designed. 

A thin piece of tissue is removed from the mouth roof or moved gently from adjacent areas to provide a stable band of attached gingiva around the tooth.

The gingival graft may be put to cover the root's exposed part. The procedure of gingival grafting is highly predictable and results in a stable, healthy band of attached tissue around the tooth. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment!
Gum grafting

Jaw Bone Loss

The jawbone is associated with or reabsorbed with missing teeth atrophies over a period of time. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placing dental implants. 

In these circumstances, most patients are not candidates for dental implant placement. Today we have the capacity to grow bone where it is required. 

This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but also gives us the opportunity to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance around natural teeth. Visit us at our Oak Brook, Kankakee or Frankfort location today!
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About Bone Grafting

Due to prior extractions, gum disease or wounds, bone grafting can repair implant sites with the insufficient bone structure.

Dr. Dominik Dubravec uses synthetic bone, which gives great results. Sometime your own bone may be used and taken from the jaw. Sinus bone grafts (sinus lifts) are usually performed to replace bone in the upper jaw. 

In addition, special membranes may be utilized under the gum to protect the bone graft and encourage bone regeneration. These membranes may or may not dissolve, depending on Dr. Dominik Dubravec's professional opinion to achieve the best outcome. 

This is called guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration.
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Caring for your teeth 
down to the roots!

Call:
Oak Brook - (630) 573-0369
Frankfort - (815) 464-3001
Kanakee - (815) 932-0554
Dr. Dubravec has always
taken such great care of me and my entire family. 

 I would definitely
recommend him!

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