Today in modern dentistry, a strategic solution has emerged to tackle the challenge of bone loss after a tooth is removed: Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR). This refined surgical technique aims to restore bone health and ensure the success of your dental implant procedure. By using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) derived from your own blood, GBR works in harmony with specialized bone grafts or substitutes. You have two options: GBR before or at the same time as the implant to improve the dimensions and shape of the bone.
At the core of this process lies the coordination of angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth) and a healthy blood supply, setting the stage for effective bone regrowth. After a tooth is removed, the healing process takes about 40 days, gradually transforming the socket into a space filled with bone covered by connective tissue and epithelium.
Osseous regeneration then takes place to encourage bone formation and growth. This natural process works its magic even in areas where certain types of cells needed for bone growth are scarce, like after tooth extraction. Osteoinduction is also part of the process of regeneration. Think of osteoinduction as the conductor, guiding specialized cells to construct new bone, directed by growth factors found only in living bone. Working in harmony, osteoconduction acts as the stage, providing a supportive structure that encourages new bone growth and guides cells along the graft’s surface.
Our chosen allograft material seamlessly blends these mechanisms with specific ratios of demineralized freeze-dried bone and mineralized freeze-dried bone, carefully calibrated by our experienced professional to achieve the best results.
If you have any questions about the process of guided bone regeneration with platelet-rich plasma in St. Joseph, Michigan, and would like to schedule an appointment with our dentist, Dr. David Haddad, please contact Stadium Dental at 269-983-5583.