Bone Grafting
Major & Minor Bone Grafting
Missing teeth over a period of time can cause your jaw bone to atrophy, or resorb. This often results in poor quality and quantity of bone suitable for the placement of dental implants as well as long term shifting of remaining teeth and changes to facial structure. Most patients, in these situations, are not candidates for dental implants.
Fortunately, today we have the ability to grow bone where it is needed. This not only gives us the opportunity to place implants of proper length and width, but 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 to protect the bone graft, as well as 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 areas depending on the size needed. 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.
Cortland Oral Surgery
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I was at ease as soon as I walked in the office. The staff was friendly and the doctor was great. Made me feel at ease. Very impressed!
- Patricia C
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I came to this office for a tooth extraction and placement of both a bone graft and membrane. The procedure went much quicker than I'd expected and was completely painless; I have not had any issues with pain/inflammation/infection after the procedure. Dr. SanGiacomo and the rest of the staff were very helpful and friendly during my visit.
- Rose W
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office was easy to get appointment. Everyone is very caring. This office is wonderful.
- Pamela A
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Although it was not a pleasant procedure, the staff and doctor made me as comfortable as possible and I was able to schedule an apt that worked for me and they were very prompt about timing, with very little wait time. Thank you for your excellent care!
- Michael T
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I highly recommend this office for any surgery. Great staff and great post care. They made me feel very comfortable for the actual surgery. Thanks again
- Tara S
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The staff is always very friendly. I always dread having any dental work done, but I must say I never worry when Dr. S is in charge.
- Cindy H
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Staff an everyone where very good !
- Kelly S
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excellent experience
- Joan H
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Very quick and best of all painless tooth extractions. Friendly and informative. Cost was very reasonable.
- Amanda H
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Doctor was friendly
- Nadia J
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The staff was wonderful! Everyone was very supportive and helped make a very negative experience for me, easier to get through. Amazing staff and doctor, great personalities and very professional.
- Ashley Y
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Over all good
- Vicky S
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If you need the services, this is the best place to be.
- Bruce R
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So glad that we have a great doctor with great staff here in Cortland!!
- Jane D
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You have excellent people working for you, very kind and thoughtful.
- sheila h
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I had my top 2 wisdom teeth removed as well as peices of tooth from failed root canals. The nurse was very nice and answered all the questions I had. The doctor has a great sense of humor! I would highly recommend their services.
- Jennifer D
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Unfortunately, ever since an auto accident in 1983, I've lost most of my teeth. So I've had many different oral surgeons extract teethover the years. Dr. SanGiacomo is the best of them all.
- Willuam P
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Everything about the procedure was thoroughly explained, and although the entire in-office time wasn't extensive, there was no sense that people were rushing to get on to the next patient. I was given detailed after-care instruction that included an outline of potential problems and what to look for. The entire staff was friendly and professional, and made me feel welcome instead of just another transaction.
- Guy U
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This was for my daughter,s g e was very satisfied with how easy her procedure was and how caring the was as well.
- Connie O
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Very pleased with the staff and Doctor's friendly and caring nature. I was ensured and comforted through out my procedure, as I was nervous. I heard that Dr. SanGiacomo was the best, it was absolutley true. I needed an infected tooth extracted, my appointment was with in a week from the time I had seen my dentist.
- Christina R