High-quality dental materials and products in Hollywood, FL
Cutting corners on materials cuts corners on results and on how long your treatment lasts. That’s why Dr. Tamara Rojas uses proven, recommended bone graft materials and membranes, chosen for the specific site being treated.
Done right the first timeDo it right the first time.
We use proven and recommended bone graft materials, chosen according to the site that needs to be built up.
Proven, recommended membranes help protect the graft so bone and tissue can grow back as strong as possible.
Our aim is to do things the right way the first time and reduce extra visits caused by complications and infection.
Many of the treatments a periodontist provides depend on rebuilding what disease or tooth loss has taken away. The American Academy of Periodontology explains that when gum disease has destroyed the bone supporting your teeth, regenerative procedures can reverse some of the damage, and that membranes, bone grafts or tissue-stimulating proteins can be used to encourage the body to regenerate bone and tissue. (AAP: Surgical Procedures)
The same is true before dental implants. The AAP notes that the quantity and quality of bone is key to implant success, and describes procedures such as ridge modification — filling a defect with bone or bone substitute — and sinus augmentation to develop bone where an implant will go. (AAP: Dental Implant Procedures)
What a bone graft can be made of.
A dental bone graft adds material where bone has been lost; it acts as a framework for your own bone to regrow. Cleveland Clinic lists four main types of graft material.
Source: Cleveland Clinic — Dental Bone Graft. Dr. Rojas will explain which material she recommends for your site and why.
Treatments that depend on good materials.
Before an implant
Building up bone so an implant has enough support, including for full-arch TeethXpress® cases.
Dental implantsAfter an extraction
Grafting material can be used to fill a tooth socket after an extraction.
ExtractionsGum disease repair
Regenerative therapy and soft-tissue and bone grafts where gum disease has caused damage.
Periodontal treatmentWhat recovery from a graft looks like.
During surgery the graft is covered with a membrane to protect it. Some membranes dissolve on their own as you heal; others are removed at a follow-up visit. Cleveland Clinic notes that initial healing takes about a week, that the graft itself needs at least three months to heal, and that larger grafts can take nine to 12 months to heal. (Cleveland Clinic — Dental Bone Graft)
If you’re anxious about surgery, ask about IV, nitrous oxide or oral sedation. Questions about coverage? Our office manager files insurance claims and arranges financing. See the rest of our office, including our imaging and planning technology.
Bone graft & materials questions
What is a bone graft made of?+
Graft material can be your own bone, human donor bone from a licensed bank, animal-derived bone, or a lab-made bone substitute. Dr. Rojas chooses the material according to the site that needs to be built up.
Why is a membrane placed over a graft?+
A membrane protects the graft while it heals and supports the regrowth of bone and tissue. Some membranes dissolve on their own; others are removed at a follow-up visit.
How long does a bone graft take to heal?+
According to Cleveland Clinic, initial healing takes about a week, the graft needs at least three months to heal, and larger grafts can take nine to 12 months. Dr. Rojas will give you a timeline for your case.
Will I need a bone graft before my implant?+
Not always. It depends on how much bone is left where the implant will go, which Dr. Rojas measures with x-rays and 3D imaging during planning.
Treatment built to last starts with the right materials.
Talk with board-certified periodontist Dr. Tamara Rojas in Hollywood, FL about implants, grafting or gum repair.