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Bone Grafting | West Caldwell, NJ
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.
Dr. Steven Scrivo
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Dr. Scrivo saved me from losing my teeth from gum disease. He made the difficult process as pleasing as possible. He is an excellent dentist and a very nice guy. I hope nobody needs his care, but if you do, he is as good as there is.
- Samuel W
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Excellent Doctor and staff.....highly recommend Dr.Scrivo
- Palma R
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The best doctor and staff..so kind compassionate..they explain every procedure in easy terms..can’t say enough about this practice..just wonderful!
- Barbara
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Have been very pleased with Dr and his staff. Have been through different procedures and never any issues.
- Jane W
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Hygienist was terrific.
- Stephen L
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I have been coming here for a bout 5years and everything and everyone has treated me with the utmost care.
- Harriet S
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I have been a patient for quite awhile and would certainly recommend Dr. Scrivo to family and friends. All the staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
- Daniel F
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You guys are the best
- Stephen R
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The doctor and staff of this office have been part of the overall success of keeping my aging teeth. I would recommend this practice to anyone that requires dental implants.
- Marge H
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Dr Scrivo is the very best! Can't find a nicer, more skillful, periodontist than him!
- Christine R
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Dr. Scrivo and staff are always kind and professional.
- Joanne G
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4/30 had appointment with hygienist Joanne. I was very pleased. She was quite informative and efficient. My next scheduled cleaning appointment will be with her.
- Nancy G
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Always great care. Prompt scheduling. Never a wait.
- Vicki V
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Excellent dentist office. I highly recommend Dr Scrivo and his staff
- Josie E
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I have been coming to Dr Scrivo for several years and appreciate his care and concern. As a diabetic with periodontal issues, I would not trust my care to any other Periodontist! I highly recommend Dr. Scrivo and his staff!
- Anne D
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A most pleasant experience great staff and Doctor
- Kevan M
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- Sonia S
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All medical facilities should emulate this
- Judy D
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My family and I have been coming for years and always have a fabulous experience
- Joanna R
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Excellent care for many years.
- Stephen L
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