Del Mar Dentistry Practice Makes No Bones about Augmentation
April 5, 2009—SAN DIEGO AND DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA — Jaw bones are designed to hold the teeth in place, but when that bone is attacked by periodontal disease or a person loses a tooth, the bone begins to deteriorate.
In those situations, Dr. Edward Farajzadeh combats the harmful effects of bone loss through bone augmentation procedures at his Del Mar dentistry practice. Bone augmentation adds extra bone to necessary areas to compensate for the lack of structure.
“It is important to take steps to build up the bone in these circumstances because it will continue to deteriorate if left untreated,” said Farajzadeh, who also specializes in dental crowns in Del Mar.
Bone augmentation is a term used to describe a multitude of procedures designed to replace and restore bone, most commonly in preparation for dental implants, according to www.colgate.com (http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/Ch....
It also commonly is performed after tooth extractions, Farajzadeh said. If the space is left alone after a tooth extraction, the bone in that area will begin to wear away.
“If you have to add bone to the existing bone structure after years of a tooth or teeth having been missing, that’s a little bit more involved and complicated than just adding the bone at the time of extraction,” he said. “Adding at the time of extraction just fills the area up so the bone will heal correctly. If we’re doing this to increase bone volume for implants, it’s a bit more complicated.”
Bone augmentation usually is performed under local anesthesia. However, more involved cases such as adding bone to the sinus area or removing bone from another area to add to the jaw can be performed under general anesthesia, Farajzadeh said, adding that those cases “tend to be more involved.”
The Procedure
A common situation requiring bone augmentation is a patient who lost a tooth several years ago and wishes to have a dental implant and crown put in the missing tooth’s place.
An incision is made in the area where the bone will be harvested and a block of bone is removed. The harvested bone is placed in the recipient site and is secured in place with titanium screws. A combination of the patient's bone marrow and some other bone-graft material are placed around the outer edges of the harvested bone and a membrane is placed over the area before the incision is sutured.
Once the bone augmentation procedure is completed, the healing process begins, which can take six to 12 months. After that, the patient can undergo the dental implant procedure to restore their missing tooth or teeth.
Bone augmentation is “very effective,” Farajzadeh said, adding, “The long-term benefits are tremendous in terms of being able to put implants in the area of a missing tooth.”
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If you would like to learn more about the Del Mar dentistry practice of Dr. Edward Farajzadeh or you would like to schedule a consultation, please call: (310) 550-0383; or visit his web site: www.delmarsedationdental.com.
About Dr. Edward Farajzandeh
Dr. Farajzandeh has provided quality dental services in the Del Mar area since 1988. He provides comfortable, state-of-the-art dental care that is individualized to meet the needs of each patient. He and his staff work together to provide a comfortable experience for patients.
Dr. Farajzandeh earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Creighton University in 1984. He has participated in continuing education courses and seminars on cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, gum treatment and root canal therapy. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the California Dental Association and the San Diego County Dental Society.
Dr. Farajzandeh’s office is located in the Vons Shopping Center Medical-Dental Building at 13985 Mango Drive, Suite 104 in Del Mar, California.
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