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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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Excellent service
- Fanny D
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Best of care by doctor and staff and very professional
- Mary D
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They make the process so easy and quick.
- Lori G
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This is a well-run professional office; they are on schedule and always pleasant. I've been with them for at least 10 years for various services and wouldn't consider going anywhere else.
- Gail C
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Joanne is excellent and Dr. Scrivo is outstanding!
- Stacy M
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I have been under Dr Scrivo's care for over 10 years and give him, my hygienist, and the office manager my highest recommendation. Their care is thorough, concise, friendly, and totally effective. They showed me how to do more thorough home care, which allowed me to avoid gum surgery. This is priceless to me in my profession playing and teaching flute.
- Laura G
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I would definitely recommend them
- Robert W
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I always get a top notch service here, very satisfied.
- Anatoly T
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Dr. Scrivo and his staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. My husband and I have been coming here for years. We are very satisfied with the staff and the professional treatment we receive here. Thank you Dr. Scrivo and staff, Angela D
- Angela D
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Dr. Scrivo and his staff are the best. They are very professional and thorough. I highly recommend him.
- Ed W
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I changed to Dr. Scrivo two years ago and it has been a blessing. I will never leave. I love the entire experience. Highly recommend it.
- Vivian T
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Dr. Scrivo and his entire staff are the best. Gentle and caring.
- Barbara C
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Dr. Scrivo & his team are excellent and very satisfied with their work
- Christian D
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Been a patient of Scrivo for many years . He has taking great care of my teeth, the staff are professional and well trained in what they do. I always Leave the office 100% satisfied.
- Juana A
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Long time patient. Love the staff. Very professional and efficient.
- Lynda G
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It is a pleasure to come here. It is like an early Christmas present. Everyone is friendly, efficient, and professional.
- Victoria C
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Complete satisfied with my appointment.
- Marie G
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Love Love this Place!!!
- Robert L
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He has been my periodontist since 1991.
- Joyce E
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Very happy to be a patient here for many years
- Tamara G
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