Periodontal disease can leave you with a smile that is
embarrassing and causes you to look older than you are. Fortunately modern
dental technology gives you more solutions to fix your smile. "Depending on the
severity of your periodontal disease and the amount of bone and tooth loss, it
may be recommended that you have a ridge modification procedure completed in
order to rebuild your upper or lower jaw," says Dr. Rice.
If this procedure is not completed it can cause you to look older than you are, and you
may also have an indentation in the jaw line near the teeth where you are
missing bone. If you already have a difficult time brushing and flossing, this
space can create an even more difficult time for you.
Dr. Denine Rice, will complete an oral exam first in order
to determine the severity of the situation. Once this has been completed, at
your next appointment, the gum will be lifted away from the ridge. This allows
Dr. Rice to see the deformity in the bone. The area is then filled with bone. There are
different types of bone grafts that may be used based on your needs and the
damage that has been done.
Once the incision is done and the new bone is placed in the
correct spot, the incision will be closed up.
Healing will begin quickly, but this procedure does require proper
follow-up appointments.
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