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Guided Tissue Regeneration with Dr. Munro
Prepare Your Smile for Dental Implants
Dental implants are a permanent, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. However, you need a strong jawbone and healthy gums in order to qualify for the procedure, which many patients don’t have.
Thankfully, Dr. Munro can prepare you for implant surgery using guided tissue regeneration. Read on to learn about our featured procedures.
What is Guided Tissue Regeneration?
The traditional method for revitalizing tissues is called a bone or gum graft. It involves taking tissues from a donor or from another part of your body and grafting it to the affected area, then leaving it to heal naturally.
Guided tissue regenerations works in a similar fashion, but far less donor tissue is required and the healing process is specifically guided to ensure optimal results. This is accomplished through the use of barrier membranes that direct the growth of new bone or gum tissues to the areas that need it most.
Socket Preservation
If you’ve had a tooth extracted, it leaves an empty gap in your jawbone. This exposed area becomes very prone to bacteria and can easily become infected. To prevent this from occurring, Dr. Munro places small bone granules into your open socket. This restores the shape of your jawbone and protects it from further deterioration.
Sinus Lift
Many patients who need implants in their upper jaw don’t have the bone strength to support them. A sinus lift procedure involves grafting new bone to the sinus cavities above your jaw, creating the strong foundation you need to support dental implants.