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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Any form of dentistry always makes us cringe. It would seem to be a natural reaction. We dread even making the initial call for an appointment. However, I can honestly say that after my tooth extraction, I would have no hesitation contacting this office again. Extremely busy, but well organized staff. From the moment you enter and approach the check-in counter, they are ready for "you". Very friendly and professional.

- Linda W

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My overall experience was great. I was warmly welcomed and greeted in the waiting room as the window was busy. I have never had this happen. Everyone was very kind and welcoming.

- Connie P

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Overall - - The receptionist, staff, & dental assistant were very pleasant & made me feel @ ease & comfortable in facing a tooth extraction. The Doctor (Dentist) made me feel at peace & felt real confident in his expertIse. The tooth extraction was done in a shorter period of time than I expected.

- Arlene L

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Dr SanGiacomo rescued me by doing an unanticipated extraction shortly before an international flight. I was very grateful.

- Karin S

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Highly recommend this office. Great staff and dentist.

- Maryann W

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The staff was wonderful you can tell they care about there patients.

- Anonymous

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Very professional crew. Amazed at how painless the procedure was... The pain two days after was pretty bad, but following directions given by your office was very helpful....

- penny L

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My surgery went well. I was very pleased with this office.

- Daniel D

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Excellent dental practice. Thank you for your care and concern.

- Linda H

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I was anxious and the nurse as well as Dr. SanGiacomo assured me I would be fine. Through their caring ways and kind words, I was able to have my extractoin and bonegraft without any sedation. I highly recommend this office for needed oral procedures.

- Virginia D

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Very warm and caring staff.They took me in on the same day I called and in 1 hour I was done.Wonderful Surgeon who was polite and very skilled.Will surely return if needed.

- michael c

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I needed an emergency wisdom tooth extraction, but no one in the syracuse area was available. Dr. SanGiacomo's office explained the options I had if I wanted to have the procedure done immediately, and they were able to schedule me THAT DAY! Although I was hesitant to only use Novocain, the procedure was extremely quick and pretty much painless as far as tooth extraction goes.

- Calli S

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My experience with Cortland Oral Surgery was very enjoyable under the circumstances. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing oral surgery.

- Terry B

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I could not have been more thrilled with the extraction of my wisdom tooth. I was very anxious, but the office staff were quick to put me at ease. Dr. SanGiacomo was friendly, fun, and expedient- and made a very stressful situation quite pleasant. My wisdom tooth extraction only took a few minutes, and I had very little pain. THANK YOU for a great experience!

- Stacey G

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My 15 year old daughter had all four wisdom teeth extracted. The staff and doctor were so kind and funny and made her feel at ease. I was extremely happy with the entire experience. I would recommend this office over and over again.

- Christine T

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Thank you for being so patient and understanding.

- Tracy K

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I was given the drs name by a friend and a relative. and I would def. share his name to anyone who may ask if I know of a oral surgeon.. He's that good... along with his staff.. Everyone here looked out for my needs and always checked on me to see how I was doing...

- kathleen e

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I was so pleased with my treatment. Even though I was in extreme pain when I walked in, I walked out with very little pain and with a smile on my face. That rarely happens after a dentist appointment !!

- Patricia H

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Very professional staff and dr my husband had a stroke and is sometime very uncomfortable going to someone new by himself. They treated him very professional and with utmost respect thank you for your respect and compassion

- Ronnie O

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A warm place to have an uncomfortable procedure easier

- Linda B

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