PRF Bone Grafting

Tooth Extractions And PRF Bone Grafting

Remove Unhealthy Teeth And Prepare For Dental Implants

If you think that you may need one or more tooth extractions in Charleston, SC, Dr. Lawrence Fischer is here to help. At Everything Dental, we specialize in gentle tooth extractions. Our team will remove your troublesome teeth and ensure that you can get out of pain and back to your normal routine.

Not only that, but we also offer platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) bone grafting. This advanced technique is ideal for patients who are interested in getting dental implants in the future. With PRF bone grafting, you can strengthen your jawbone and ensure the best possible outcome when it’s time for Dr. Fischer to place your implants.

When Would I Need A Tooth Extraction?

Tooth extractions are only recommended when it’s no longer possible to save a tooth. As a conservative dentist, Dr. Fischer will always recommend preserving your tooth when it’s possible to do so. However, there are some cases when a tooth extraction may be the best option for restoring your oral health:

• Severe, untreatable tooth damage – Some teeth simply cannot be saved. If your tooth is deeply cracked and fractured below the gumline, you have advanced gum disease, or you have a very serious tooth infection, an extraction may be your only option.
  
  
• Wisdom tooth extractions – Wisdom tooth extractions are also quite common. These third molars are natural, but grow in much later than the other teeth, which means they can cause a wide variety of oral health issues. If your wisdom teeth are impacted (not fully erupted) or are unhealthy, they may need to be pulled and replaced.
  
  
• Preparing for other treatments – Tooth extractions are sometimes necessary to prepare for other dental operations. For example, if you are getting a set of full dentures, you must have all of your remaining teeth pulled to make sure that they fit properly.

What To Expect From The Tooth Extraction Process

Consultation and X-rays

First, you’ll come in for a visit with Dr. Fischer so that he can take X-rays of your mouth, examine your tooth, and determine if a tooth extraction is truly necessary for your case. If you’re interested in sedation for your tooth extraction, you can also discuss this with Dr. Fischer and learn more about your options at Everything Dental.

Numbing and prep

At your next visit, Dr. Fischer will begin by cleaning up the treatment area. Then, he will numb the treatment area to ensure your comfort. If you’ve chosen to be sedated, you will feel very relaxed and comfortable, and you may even start to fall asleep.

Simple extraction

Simple extractions are used when the tooth is fully erupted from the gums. In this procedure, Dr. Fischer will use a tool called a dental elevator to wiggle the tooth loose from the socket. Then, once it’s loose enough, he will grab it with a pair of dental forceps and remove it from the socket.

Surgical extraction

A surgical extraction may be needed if your tooth has not fully erupted, is broken down to the gum line, or in a few other situations. Dr. Fischer will make a small incision in the gums near your tooth. Then, he will cut the tooth into small pieces through this opening and remove the tooth fragments. This process is called “sectioning.”

Finishing up

Once Dr. Fischer has finished removing your tooth, he will clean, disinfect, and suture the area shut. Then, he will repeat this process if you need any other teeth to be removed. Once you’re all finished, Dr. Fischer will send you home with a set of instructions to follow as you heal and recover. You can usually go back to work and your normal routine within a day or two, but it will take 2-3 weeks for your socket to heal completely.

What Is A PRF Bone Graft?

First, let’s start with the basics of bone grafting. Bone grafts are usually recommended for patients who may not have a strong or dense enough jawbone to accommodate a dental implant. This surgical procedure involves placing bone granules into the socket where your missing tooth used to be. 

Over time, these granules heal and encourage the development of healthy, natural jawbone material. In turn, this strengthens your jawbone enough for a dental implant. Depending on the situation, a bone graft may be done in the same appointment as a tooth extraction, or during a separate visit to Everything Dental.

At our office, we use Platelet-Rich Fibrin to provide the best possible outcome for bone grafts in Charleston, SC. Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a special material that’s derived from a sample of your own blood. When used in bone grafting, it helps speed up the healing process, improves overall bone quality, and even helps reduce post-procedure discomfort.

What to expect from the PRF bone grafting process

Blood sampling and PRF manufacturing

First, Dr. Fischer will take a sample of your blood. This takes only a few moments. Then, he will load it into a special machine that will spin it and turn it into PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) for your bone grafting procedure. It usually takes about 15 minutes to prepare your PRF sample chairside/

Numbing and preparation

While your PRF sample is being produced, Dr. Fischer will clean and numb your mouth. Then, he will create an opening in your gums and jaw bone in the area where the bone graft will be placed. 

Placing your bone graft

Once your PRF sample is ready, Dr. Fischer will mix it with bone particles to create a substance that’s called “sticky bone.” Then, he will place it into your jawbone, molding and shaping it to ensure that it fits perfectly. 

Finishing up

Once your bone graft is in place, Dr. Fischer will apply a special membrane to the area and suture it in place. This protects the bone grafting site and helps ensure that it heals properly. Then, you’ll be sent home with some instructions to follow as your mouth heals. You’ll be able to get back to your normal routine within a day or two, but it may take up to 3-6 months for the bone graft to fully heal and integrate with your jawbone.

Get Help With Painful, Unhealthy Teeth Today!

If you think that you may need one or more of your teeth to be extracted in Charleston, SC, Dr. Lawrence Fischer and the team at Everything Dental are here to help. We specialize in gentle tooth extractions. And, in many cases, Dr. Fischer may be able to help you explore alternatives that will save your existing tooth, such as endodontic treatment.

If you’re ready to get started, just give us a call at (843) 471-1677, or feel free to book your visit online. We are always accepting new patients, and we’d love to meet with you and explore your options for getting your oral health back on track.