McKinney Dental Implant Bone Grafting
Building the Foundation for Lasting Smile Success
Schedule Your ConsultationExpert Bone Reconstruction Services for McKinney Dental Implant Patients
If you're a McKinney resident considering dental implants but concerned about bone loss, you're not alone. Many patients are surprised to learn that successful implants require adequate jawbone—something that naturally diminishes once teeth are lost. At North Texas Dental Surgery, our McKinney dental implant specialists provide advanced bone grafting procedures to rebuild your jaw's foundation.
Learn About Our Bone Grafting Procedures
Comprehensive Bone Grafting Guide
Discover how bone grafting creates the foundation for successful dental implants
Quick Facts About Bone Grafting
Essential information in under a minute
The Bone Grafting Procedure
Step-by-step walkthrough of what to expect
The Science Behind Bone Loss and Implant Success
Why Bone Loss Occurs
Without teeth, the forces that stimulate bone growth disappear. As Dr. Choi explains, "bone is living tissue just like muscles" - without stimulation, it begins to thin out.
Requirements for Success
- ✓ Adequate vertical bone height
- ✓ Sufficient horizontal bone width
- ✓ At least 2mm of bone surrounding the implant
Advanced 3D Imaging
Our practice uses state-of-the-art 3D CBCT imaging to precisely evaluate your unique bone structure before recommending treatment options.
Determining If McKinney Patients Need Bone Grafting
During your consultation at our McKinney practice, we'll evaluate several key factors that influence bone grafting requirements:
Tooth Loss Timeline
Dr. Choi notes that "the longer you've been missing it, the more likely you will need a bone graft." If you've been without teeth for months or years, considerable bone deterioration has likely occurred.
Front vs. Back Tooth Replacement
For front teeth, Dr. Choi is emphatic: "If you're talking about a front tooth, unless you want it looking terrible, then yes, you 100% of the time do need a bone graft." This reflects both anatomy and aesthetic demands.
Extraction Complexity
Certain teeth present greater challenges:
- "Teeth that have very large cavities"
- "Root canal teeth" that are "hollowed out"
- Teeth with "very long roots"
- Patients with "very dense bone"
Individual Anatomical Factors
Dr. Choi explains: "thick biotype is when a patient has thick bone and thick gums, and it's better to have a thicker biotype when it comes to dental implants because it's more predictable." Thin biotypes require more augmentation.
Understanding Bone Defect Types in McKinney Patients
Not all bone deficiencies are equally treatable. Our McKinney specialists use Dr. Choi's classification system:
Three-Wall Defects
Most favorable scenario - like a "well-confined pothole" where bone graft material remains stable. "The bone could only exit out the top. We put a membrane over it, and as long as we don't chew on it, the bone will heal great."
Two-Wall Defects
More challenging - "If we had only two walls, it gets harder to confine the wet concrete, and it wants to exit out the outside edge." Requires sophisticated containment techniques.
One-Wall Defects
Most complex - Dr. Choi acknowledges these are "where it gets really unpredictable," requiring specialized rigid barriers and meticulous post-operative care.
The McKinney Bone Grafting Experience: What to Expect
Comprehensive Evaluation
Using 3D imaging technology, our McKinney specialists evaluate your unique bone architecture to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Comfortable Procedure
We provide multiple sedation options to ensure your comfort throughout the bone grafting process.
Meticulous Technique
Following Dr. Choi's protocols, we use "non-dissolvable stitches" that "should stay in for about three to four weeks" to properly contain the graft material.
Protected Healing
Dr. Choi emphasizes: "bone graft is like wet concrete... you do not want to push on it or distort it during the healing period." We provide detailed post-operative instructions.
Extended Maturation Period
We allow a full 6-7 months of healing time, which Dr. Choi identifies as ideal for complete bone maturation before implant placement.
Understanding Bone Grafting Costs for McKinney Residents
At our practice, we provide transparent pricing information:
Socket Preservation Investment
$800-1,000
per tooth
This preventative approach is significantly more cost-effective than addressing bone loss later.
Guided Bone Regeneration
$2,500-3,500
per site
Reflects the advanced techniques and materials required for these sophisticated procedures.
Insurance Considerations
Many insurance plans provide partial coverage for bone grafting procedures, potentially reducing your out-of-pocket expenses considerably. Our McKinney team will verify your benefits and help you maximize your coverage.
Advanced Techniques & Patient Success Stories
Advanced Grafting Techniques
Learn about our sophisticated procedures for complex cases
Patient Success Stories
Real experiences from our McKinney patients
Comprehensive Bone Grafting Solutions
Socket Preservation
Immediate grafting after extraction prevents up to 40% bone loss in the first year. Dr. Choi identifies this as "the most predictable type of bone grafting." Investment: $800-1,000 per tooth.
Ridge Augmentation
Targeted grafting when you have "enough bone to place your ideal implant in the ideal position, but may still need more bone to ensure two millimeters on the buccal edge."
Guided Bone Regeneration
For "extensive bone loss from very large gum disease infection, large root canal infection, trauma..." Investment: $2,500-3,500 per site, often with insurance coverage available.
Premium Materials for Optimal McKinney Patient Outcomes
Evidence-Based Grafting Materials
We use "allograft" (carefully processed human donor bone) and "xenograft" (specially processed bovine materials). Dr. Choi notes that xenograft "tends to resorb very slowly, and that's its main benefit" for certain applications.
Quality Barrier Membranes
We avoid "short acting collagen membranes [that] are useless for bone grafting and dissolve as if they're like toilet paper." Instead, we use premium long-lasting membranes to properly barrier the gums from infiltrating the grafted area.
Why Membranes Matter
"Bone heals one-tenth the speed of gums, and as a result, the gums have a tendency to want to grow into the bone grafted area, unless you can barrier off the gums from infiltrating into the space."
The Consequences of Inadequate Bone Grafting
For McKinney patients considering skipping recommended bone grafting, Dr. Choi offers important cautions:
"What dentists will do is they'll compromise by placing the implant in an area of more bone, and this will result in the implant being out of position and affect how you're chewing."
"If we place the implant where it's supposed to be without the two millimeters of bone on the outer edge, then we can experience further bone loss around the implants affecting the health and the aesthetics of the implant, and in worst-case scenarios, you lose the implant."
As Dr. Choi wisely notes, "Prevention is cheaper and more predictable."
Why McKinney Residents Choose Our Practice for Bone Grafting
Dr. Choi advises patients to "see a surgical specialist or somebody well versed in the procedure to ensure a good result." Our McKinney specialists meet this standard with:
✓ Extensive Experience
Specialists with extensive bone reconstruction experience and advanced training
✓ Advanced Technology
State-of-the-art 3D diagnostic technology for precise treatment planning
✓ Comprehensive Care
Complete care from extraction through final restoration - all in one location
✓ Comfort Options
Multiple sedation options to ensure maximum comfort during procedures
✓ Proven Protocols
Evidence-based techniques for predictable, successful outcomes
✓ Insurance Support
We verify benefits and help maximize your insurance coverage
Schedule Your McKinney Bone Grafting Consultation Today
Don't let inadequate jawbone prevent you from enjoying the benefits of dental implants. Our McKinney specialists at North Texas Dental Surgery can evaluate your unique situation and develop a personalized bone grafting plan.
Contact Information
Phone: (214) 592-0692
Email: contact@northtexasdentalsurgery.com
Address: 1870 N Stonebridge Dr. #110, McKinney, TX 75071
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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