Bone Grafting

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Dr. Alfred Lopez explains his method of bone grafting. This procedure spurs the growth of healthy bone tissue in a compromised jaw in preparation for dental implants. He also incorporates growth factors and cortex membranes for outstanding results that lead to long-lasting success with dental implants.

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00:00:07.882 --> 00:00:09.160 We utilize bone grafts 00:00:09.243 --> 00:00:11.120 in two different areas. 00:00:11.203 --> 00:00:15.440 One is in severe periodontal cases where we flap the tissue back, 00:00:15.523 --> 00:00:19.099 clean it out really well, remove all the granulation tissue, 00:00:19.183 --> 00:00:22.800 all the calculus, and the periodontal membranes. 00:00:22.883 --> 00:00:28.040 Then we go in and put bone grafting, a combination of freeze-dried bone, 00:00:28.123 --> 00:00:30.880 demineralized freeze-dried bone, and growth factors, 00:00:30.963 --> 00:00:35.000 place it into the socket site, then we put a titanium membrane over it. 00:00:35.083 --> 00:00:37.080 One month later, we take out the membrane. 00:00:37.163 --> 00:00:40.784 But two and a half months later, that graft is solid 00:00:40.867 --> 00:00:43.760 and we can put an implant in. That's if we extract a tooth. 00:00:43.843 --> 00:00:47.040 Now, if we're just doing periodontal surgery, we flap the tissue back, 00:00:47.123 --> 00:00:49.480 we still use demineralized freeze-dried bone. 00:00:49.563 --> 00:00:51.800 We still use the growth factors. 00:00:51.883 --> 00:00:55.280 We pack it in there and suture it up, and that should take care 00:00:55.363 --> 00:00:56.760 of their bone defects. 00:00:56.843 --> 00:00:59.591 We use different types of bone for different situations, 00:00:59.925 --> 00:01:02.927 but it's between 200 00:01:03.136 --> 00:01:07.320 and 715 angstroms in size. 00:01:07.403 --> 00:01:09.760 It comes to us in a little bottle. 00:01:09.843 --> 00:01:14.240 It looks like Cream of Wheat, it's granules. 00:01:14.360 --> 00:01:19.400 But this bone graft material is taken from donors under the age of 30. 00:01:19.483 --> 00:01:22.440 They crush it, they test it for bacteria, 00:01:22.523 --> 00:01:26.920 and if it's clear, then they hit it with gamma radiation, 00:01:27.003 --> 00:01:29.280 which would kill any virus that would be lacking. 00:01:29.363 --> 00:01:33.800 Then they crush it to the proper size, and they send it to us in a little bottle. 00:01:33.883 --> 00:01:38.320 But it still retains the inductive qualities to form new bone, 00:01:38.403 --> 00:01:42.480 especially when mixed with growth factors in one's own blood. 00:01:42.563 --> 00:01:47.160 In severe periodontal disease, if they have severe bone loss, 00:01:47.243 --> 00:01:48.680 they're very good candidates. 00:01:48.763 --> 00:01:53.360 We've been doing it here in Albuquerque since 1988. 00:01:53.600 --> 00:01:59.000 We were the first ones to use bone grafting with cortex membranes, 00:01:59.083 --> 00:02:00.840 and we are still using that today.

Alfred Lopez, DDS

Specialized Periodontal Implant Team

Welcome to Specialized Periodontal Implant Team in Albuquerque, NM. Our team of periodontal experts is led by Dr. Alfred Lopez. We provide advanced periodontal care to help patients achieve healthy, beautiful, and functional smiles. Our affiliations include:

  • Albuquerque District Dental Society
  • American Dental Association
  • New Mexico Dental Association

To request a consultation, fill out our online form or call us at: (505) 717-2928.

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