Bone Grafting in New Iberia LA
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Over a period of time, the jawbone associated with missing teeth atrophies or is reabsorbed. This often leaves a condition in which there is poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for placement of dental implants. In these situations, most patients are not candidates for placement of dental implants.
Today, we have the ability to grow bone where needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, it also gives us a chance to restore functionality and aesthetic appearance.
Major Bone Grafting
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease, or injuries. The bone is either obtained from a tissue bank or your own bone is taken from the jaw, hip, or tibia (below the knee). Sinus bone grafts are also performed to replace bone in the posterior upper jaw. In addition, special membranes may be utilized that dissolve under the gum and protect the bone graft and encourage bone regeneration. This is called guided bone regeneration or guided tissue regeneration.
Major bone grafts are typically performed to repair defects of the jaws. These defects may arise as a result of traumatic injuries, tumor surgery, or congenital defects. Large defects are repaired using the patient’s own bone. This bone is harvested from a number of different sites depending on the size of the defect. The skull (cranium), hip (iliac crest), and lateral knee (tibia) are common donor sites. These procedures are routinely performed in an operating room and require a hospital stay.
In Need of a Bone Graft?
Dr. Boudreaux can utilize bone grafts to make your jawbone more suitable for the placement of dental implants, as well as repair defects of the jaws. Contact us today!
Southern Oral & Facial Surgery
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Very friendly staff and excellent doctor. A great experience!
- Heidi V
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All, thanking all members of your team for courtesy, professionalism, and kindness in my prep and care for my procedure yesterday. Very much appreciated. I have no pain/ have not taken any meds for that- a blessing and testament to the skill employed. Have the best day and Mardi Gras!
- Edward B
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I would recommend to everyone. I am going through my second implant process and both my daughters had 4 wisdom teeth pulled here. The make every step of the process so much easier on the patient.
- Kathleen D
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easy peasy procedure personable staff and doctor made going to an oral surgeon an actual nice experience - not at all what i expected
- james F
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Surgery was pain free
- BRYAN J
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Staff was very knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable.
- Warren J
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I was very pleased with the whole experience, staff was very pleasant and the doctor very thoughtful of the patient
- Kevin J
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Very professional in all aspects in this procedure from start to finish. Dr. Boudreaux followed up later that day to make sure everything was ok. Very Satisfied.
- Andrew G
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Dr. Boudreaux and his staff are compassionate towards the patients and do an excellent job treating patients.
- Tina R
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Very pleased, well cared for
- Ray F
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The staff was very professional and amazing, especially the CRNA; she was very kind and explained everything that she was going to do for the procedure which alleviated my anxiety.
- Cheryl F
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Everyone was extremely nice, helpful and professional!
- Sierra B
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Never felt so comfortable with a surgery. Completely at ease with the entire experience. Staff was very helpful & courteous.
- Cynthia W
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Very professional and courteous.
- Michael L
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After completely waking from the anesthesia, I felt no pain. I expected some suffering , but was amazed that after taking the packing out, there was no pain. The call from the doctor himself showed his concern and professionalism. He rates an A+ in my book.
- Edna Boutte
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Very pleasant experience
- Raymond S
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Was a pleasant and quick prodcedure....I would reccomend Dr. Boudreaux and staff to others. Worth the trip from Lafayette
- Jim P
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Dr. Boudreaux and staff were all great! Every visit was a good experience!!
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Very professional
- MaryForest B
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Staff extremely efficient and so kind. Dr. Boudreaux was Avery professional, kind, caring, and informative. Very interested and concerned with your understanding the procedure and your concerns.
- Carmen T