Local Dentist Earns Credential from American Academy of Implant Dentistry CHICAGO, IL. -- Peter  Zahedi, DMD, of San Rafael, CA, was recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry’s at its 2019 Annual Meeting, which was held in Las Vegas, NV, October 23 – 26.  As one of 380 dentists who hold this distinguished membership, Dr. Zahedi is one of the leading experts in implant care. Doctor Zahedi maintains a dental practice at 905 Lincoln Ave, in San Rafael, CA, United States.

To qualify for Fellowship, an expert panel of implant dentists reviewed Dr. Zahedi’s professional and leadership credentials as well as commitment to excellence in implant dental practice and to the Academy's standards for ethics and patient welfare. Dr. Zahedi was required to document for review that he was a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, the certifying board that the Academy sponsors.

Established in 1951, the AAID is the only dental implant organization that offers credentials recognized by US state and federal courts as being bona fide.  Its membership, which exceeds 5,500, includes general dentists, oral surgeons, periodontists and prosthodontists from across the United States and in more than 60 other countries. For more information about the AAID and its credentialed members, please visit www.aaid.com or www.aaid-implant.org or call the AAID at 312-335-1550.

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Types of Dental Bone Grafts: Exploring Comprehensive Solutions

Types of Dental Bone Grafts: Exploring Comprehensive Solutions

February 1, 2024

If you want to keep living a healthy life, taking good care of your teeth is crucial. Regular visits and discussion with your dentist can help you avoid problems at the root level, avoiding the need for invasive procedures. Many people lose their teeth due to damage or poor oral hygiene, and in such cases, dentists often recommend dental implants.

Dental implants in San Rafael, CA, are a solution where the dentist replaces tooth roots with metal and implants artificial teeth that function like your natural ones. Another procedure we’ll explore is dental bone graft treatment. Let’s delve into the details of both procedures.

Why Choose Dental Implants?

Dental implants are settled into the jawbone to serve as roots for missing teeth. The titanium used in implants fuses with the jawbone, ensuring stability. This solution is ideal for those with one or more missing teeth or a fully grown jawbone.

Before doing the dental implant surgery, your dentist will carry out a thorough dental exam, including x-rays and 3D imaging. Your medical history will be reviewed to carefully identify potential risks. Then, the dentist will present the treatment plan for your consideration.

Risks of Dental Implant Surgery

Like any surgery, dental implant procedures carry some risks, albeit low. When opting for a tooth implant and sinus lift, there’s a slight risk of infection. Injury to surrounding structures like blood vessels or other teeth is possible, as are sinus problems and nerve damage. However, these risks are generally minimal.

Understanding Bone Grafts and Who Needs Them

Bone grafting in San Rafael, CA is a procedure, that provides density and volume to areas where jawbone loss has occurred. The graft material can be synthetic (alloplastic), from an animal tissue bank (xenograft), from a human tissue bank (allograft), or from your own body (autogenous). This procedure is recommended for those with bone loss, needing jaw repair before dentures, replacing missing teeth, or undergoing tooth extraction.

How Does Dental Bone Graft Treatment Work?

In simple terms, after placing the bone graft in the jaw, the body initiates repair work, allowing bone tissue to grow and regenerate around the graft. Dentists in your area may combine dental bone grafts with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) from your own blood to enhance healing and tissue regeneration.

Types of Bone Grafts

Various bone graft types serve unique purposes:

Periodontal Bone Graft:

This type of graft is strategically placed around an existing tooth when its support has been compromised due to infection. Periodontal bone grafts aim to restore and fortify the bone structure, promoting stability and preventing further deterioration caused by periodontal disease or other infections.

Sinus Lift:

Situated just behind the upper back teeth, the maxillary sinus can shift downward when these teeth are missing. A sinus lift, a specialized bone graft procedure, addresses this issue. By elevating the sinus membrane and adding bone graft material, the procedure creates a supportive foundation for dental implants in the upper jaw, ensuring a secure and stable structure for tooth replacement.

Ridge Augmentation:

Over time, especially in cases where teeth haven’t been replaced for a while, the jawbone can become thinner. Ridge augmentation is a bone graft procedure designed to increase both the volume and width of the jawbone. By enhancing the jaw’s dimensions, this graft creates a more robust foundation for dental implants or other restorative dental procedures.

Socket Preservation:

Following tooth extraction, it’s common for a void or socket to remain in the jaw. Socket preservation is a specialized bone graft placed immediately after extraction. This proactive approach helps maintain the shape and integrity of the jawbone, minimizing bone loss and providing a more favorable environment for future dental implants or other restorations.

At San Rafael Dentistry, our dentist in San Rafael offers these advanced procedures to address various dental needs. If you’re considering dental implants or bone grafts, schedule a consultation with our team for personalized care and solutions. Your oral health is our priority.

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