Countless people have replaced missing teeth with dental implants from The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City. Unlike a bridge, a dental implant consists of a titanium post anchored to the jaw bone. The bone fuses with the post to create a strong base for the natural-looking prosthetic tooth and crown that attaches to the post.
Dental implants are usually the perfect restoration for people who want to replace a missing tooth. There is a problem, however, if the jaw bone is too thin at the implant site.
When a tooth is extracted, the bone loses the blood circulation where the tooth root used to be. Consequently, bone recession often occurs. If the recession is severe, there is not enough bone to hold the dental implant post.
Bone grafting can augment the bone at the implant site and provide the bone density necessary for a successful implant. This is usually effective, but it does require time for the new bone to be produced.
A new discovery may provide a quicker solution for regenerating bone.
Researchers have identified a protein that stimulates the production of new bone. The research team implanted bone morphogenetic protein in test subjects and discovered that more new bone formed within four weeks than with conventional bone grafting.
This protein will necessitate extensive testing before it is available for dental implant patients.
The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City specializes in dental implants. Call our office to see whether you are a viable candidate.
Contact The Sugar House Dentist:
801-618-0197
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1955 S 1300 E Ste L2
Salt Lake City, Utah
84105
