Jawbone powders (Bone Grafts):
In case of bone deficiency, the materials applied to the area where bone formation is desired are called bone grafts. These bone grafts can be taken from the person’s own body (usually from the jawbone and hip bone), can be of animal origin (bovine origin grafts) or synthetically produced.
In which situations are jawbone powders used?
In general, jawbone powders; It can be used to fill the area after removal of formations such as cysts and tumors, in cases where there is not enough bone to place the implant, and in cases where lossless healing of the extraction site is desired after tooth extraction. After long-term edentulism and some tooth extraction in the maxillary molar area, the sinuses hang down and sufficient bone support for the implant is lost. The sinus floor can be lifted up and filled with bone powder to make the area suitable for the implant. In people who plan to have an implant in that area after tooth extraction, a bone graft is added to the empty slot after extraction in order to create bone for the implant and wait for a certain period of time. When the bone is sufficient for the implant, the implant is placed in place of the extracted tooth.
What are the types of jawbone powder?
• Autograft: It is the process of transferring a graft taken from any part of the person’s body to a different part of the body. In dentistry, it is usually taken from the jaw and hip bone for bone formation in the jawbone. Bone grafts taken from the jaw are taken from the anterior or posterior region of the jaw, which is particularly robust.
• Allograft: It is the grafts taken from genetically different individuals of the same species. Its other name is homograft. Bones from cadavers are easy to obtain as they are stored in tissue banks. While these grafts are being taken, they are passed through various special processes to prevent the transmission of diseases.
Allografts can be obtained as mineralized, demineralized, flake, powder or whole bone.
• Xenograft: It is the process of transferring a graft taken from a different type to a different type.
• Synthetic bone grafts: Bone grafts can be of animal origin or from the person’s own body, or they can be manufactured artificially. These grafts are produced from hydroxyapatite or tricalcium phosphate materials.
Sinus Lift
Does sinus augmentation cause prolongation of the implant treatment process?
In most cases, sinus floor elevation can be performed at the same time as implant treatment. The most important criterion in deciding to apply these procedures together is the presence of bone tissue in the region that will ensure the stability of the implant. In areas with advanced bone loss, it may not be possible to ensure the immobility of the implant. In this case, since an ideal implant treatment cannot be performed, it is expected that the sinus lifting process will fuse with the bone tissue in the region. After an average of 6 months, the bone tissue in the area becomes suitable for the ideal stability of the implant. After this process is completed, implant treatment can be started. You can find detailed information about implant treatments in our Dental Implant article on our website.
What awaits you in the sinus lift treatment process?
After the sinus lift procedure, no food should be consumed for 2 hours. Eating food with the teeth in the untreated area for 24 hours after the treatment is beneficial in protecting the wound area. In addition, taking care not to create high pressure while cleaning the nose is beneficial in ensuring the effectiveness of the treatment. Due to the bone placement in the area, some pain and edema may develop in response to this new situation. This situation; Regular use of the medicines given by the dentist can be minimized by applying cold compresses to the area for the first 24 hours and ensuring the hygiene of the area. In this way, side effects; It loses its effect in a short time without causing loss of comfort.
After the treatment, an ideal bone tissue is formed in the treated area, usually within 6-12 months. In this process, bone grafting; Thanks to the substances it contains, it supports bone formation and growth, and provides the desired increase in bone volume and density.
