Bone loss in Tampa, FL, is a process that causes the jawbone to shrink, often without noticeable symptoms at first. Our team at Westchase Smiles Institute understands how frustrating and discouraging it can feel to watch your smile and confidence change over time. That’s why we’re here to help you restore what you’ve lost and rebuild your smile’s foundation for a healthier future.
Bone loss can cause your face to look older or “collapsed,” making you feel less like yourself.
As bone weakens, teeth can lose support and become loose or shift out of their usual position.
Without adequate support, your gums may start to recede, and your bite may change. For this reason, worn, broken, and decayed teeth are common side effects of bone loss.
Loss of bone volume in the jaws can cause a cascade of oral health issues, including chronic pain and tooth loss, not to mention the toll it can take on your confidence and peace of mind.
Over time, these issues can lead to a collapsed bite, causing your face to appear older than its years and resulting in loss of function in the jaw joints. Fortunately, our team can rebuild lost bone volume to restore the normal contours of your face, enhance the strength of your jawbone, and create a suitable foundation to rebuild your smile.
The process starts with a detailed evaluation to understand your oral health and the extent of your bone loss. Using advanced imaging, we can visualize the exact condition of your jawbone and determine the most suitable grafting approach.
This step ensures your treatment is fully personalized to meet your needs. We’ll also review your medical history and discuss your smile goals to create a comprehensive plan that fully restores your smile.
During the procedure, we’ll thoroughly numb the surgical site and carefully place bone grafting material in the areas where bone has been lost. This material can be natural or synthetic and is designed to stimulate new bone growth. Our gentle approach will help you feel comfortable every step of the way.
With the graft in place, your body gradually begins to regenerate bone and integrate the grafting material. This process takes several months as the new bone tissue becomes strong and stable. We will closely monitor your healing progress with follow-up visits. While it requires patience, this stage is key to creating a healthy, lasting foundation for your implants.
Once your bone has healed and regenerated, we can place your dental implants securely into the jaw. The strong, stable bone ensures the implant fuses properly and becomes a permanent part of your smile. This step restores the root of your missing tooth, preventing further bone loss.
The final step is attaching a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture to the implant posts. Your restoration will be thoughtfully designed to match the color, shape, and size of your natural teeth.
It not only completes your smile but also restores your ability to eat and speak comfortably. With proper care, your new smile can last a lifetime.
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