Bone Grafting – Sugar Land, TX
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies or is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.
Today, we have the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, 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 and protect the bone graft and 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 sites depending on the size of the defect. 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.
J. Gregory Condrey, DDS, MS, PA
Patient Review
The Staff at Dr. Condrey's office always greet you with a smile and they are ready for you at the scheduled appointment time. I was referred to Dr. Condrey for a dental implant, and I am very grateful for that referral. I did not know what to expect at first, however, he and his staff kept me well advised of the entire process of doing a dental implant and answered all of my questions and concerns. My implant procedure was pain free. I would highly recommend Dr. Condrey and his staff to anyone looking for a dental implant professional.
- Rick B
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Dr. Condrey is an excellent and skilled Dentist. His repair on my troublesome dental implant was above and beyond any care that I have previously received. The staff is very warm and friendly. Can't recommend highly enough.
- Steven H
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I had a very good experience with Dr. Condrey and his staff. Would highly recommend to anyone looking into an implant. Pain free, very friendly and professional.
- JR G
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Dr. Condrey and his staff are very friendly and professional. I have had a great experience with the installation of an implant. I would highly recommend Dr. Condrey to anyone needing this type of dental work.
- Brian M
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Flawless and reliable with the highest professionalism
- Paul Y