{"id":150,"date":"2017-09-17T16:15:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-17T16:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/?p=150"},"modified":"2025-11-06T20:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T20:27:07","slug":"guided-bone-regeneration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/guided-bone-regeneration\/","title":{"rendered":"The Guided Bone Regeneration Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_99326886-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"smiling senior man in dental chair\" class=\"wp-image-151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_99326886-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_99326886-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_99326886-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_99326886.jpeg 1364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Guided bone regeneration might sound like some sort of witchcraft used to regrow bones, but it\u2019s actually science! Using this method, dentists can restore, replace, and reshape lost or damaged bone structure. This may be necessary for patients who have lost teeth, who are seeking implant-retained tooth replacement, and those who need to reshape the jaw. Whatever the need, guided bone regeneration allows people to achieve and maintain their healthiest smiles.<br>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Guided Bone Regeneration is Recommended<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guided bone regeneration is an advanced surgical procedure that isn\u2019t ideal for every patient. However, there are many situations where this treatment is the best option to ensure patients keep their whole, healthy smiles for life. Some of the oral health needs for which we recommend guided bone regeneration include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparation for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implant<\/a> placement where diminished jawbone density reduces patients\u2019 chances for successful implant placement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preservation of sockets for future tooth replacement procedures following tooth loss where immediate tooth replacement will not occur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention of adverse changes to facial shape following tooth loss. Patients who choose traditional removable dentures or who forego tooth replacement for a time may suffer from continually diminished bone density. Guided bone regeneration can prevent this loss of bone structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restoration of bone defects that are genetic or occur due to injury or damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Guided Bone Regeneration Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each case of guided bone regeneration is different, and patients will receive a personalized plan to restore their oral health and jawbone density. The basic treatment plan requires the surgical attachment of barrier membrane. This material fuses to the existing bone tissue. It then stimulates the bone to prevent the loss of density and maintain natural shape and structure as well as recreating lost structures. If a non-resorbable membrane is used, patients will need to return to the dental office to have this material removed. Following the removal or the resorption of barrier membrane, additional treatments can proceed. This includes tooth replacement plans or other dental restorations that required guided bone regeneration treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About The Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Water\u2019s Edge Dental, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/meet-dr-rolfes.html\">Dr. Mike Rolfes<\/a> treats patients in the Port Orange community with experience and expertise, providing comprehensive care all under one roof. He places and restores dental implants in-house, so you don\u2019t need to work with an outside provider. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smiledaytona.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (386) 516-4351.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guided bone regeneration might sound like some sort of witchcraft used to regrow bones, but it\u2019s actually science! Using this method, dentists can restore, replace, and reshape lost or damaged bone structure. 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