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BONE GRAFTING - Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons

Prepare Your Jaw for Tooth Replacement

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Dr. Pickup explains bone loss - do you have enough bone for dental implants?

A Solution to Lost Bone

When someone has lost jaw bone, either due to tooth loss, oral trauma or periodontal disease, they may experience a change in several aspects of their oral health. Bone loss can produce a “sunken in” facial appearance, cause teeth to shift, create an uneven appearance of the jaw and restrict the ability to have dental implants placed. At Associated Oral & Implant Surgeons, we provide bone grafting treatment to restore the lost volume in your jaw and help qualify you for dental implants. Bone graftinginvolves placing a bone material, either taken from you or a donor source, at the site of recession, which will fuse to existing bone to form a solid, even foundation.

We utilize advanced guided tissue regeneration (GTR) techniques as well as bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) when performing bone grafting to improve the healing time and ensure your new bone is strong. This involves placing a protective barrier (GTR) around the bone graft and suturing your gums around it, so the bone heals without interference from the gums. We can also add specific proteins (BMP) to stimulate the bone and enhance the healing process. These technologies give our patients an improved bone grafting experience, allowing them to enjoy a healthier mouth quickly.

Sinus Lifts

Patients who are missing teeth in their upper molar area may have inadequate bone to support dental implants due to the sinus cavity residing just above these teeth. We can perform sinus lift surgery to access this location, gently raise the sinus membrane and add in bone graft material to create adequate bone volume for dental implant placement. This is a very delicate procedure and best performed by experienced oral surgeons to ensure best results and no damage to the sinus membrane.

Ridge Augmentation

When bone has been lost in the jaw, it can create an uneven gum line that not only looks unattractive but may cause teeth to shift and limits the placement of dental implants. Bone grafting can even out the gum line and preserve jaw structure. When a tooth is extracted it leaves behind an empty area in the jaw, which can quickly deteriorate and affect the jaw ridge. We perform socket preservation to restore bone where the tooth once was and prepare for dental implant replacement.

  • Prepare jaw for dental implants
  • Even out the jaw line
  • Retain facial appearance
  • Prevent shifting teeth

Restore lost bone in your jaw today with advanced bone grafting techniques!

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Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Michael Hamlin
Dr. Carl Eilers
Dr. Jason Pickup 
Dr. Nathaniel Wells 
Dr. Michael Foster

Locations

Oral Surgery Johnson City Office
(423)218-4486

Oral Surgery Kingsport Office
(423)218-4489

Oral Surgery Bristol Office
(423)218-4478

Polly Storey
Dr. Michael Foster is one of he greatest professionals I have ever met. Dr Foster performed an extraction, bone graft and implant plus found a problem with another tooth that no other dentist ever mentioned but the problem is clearly visible on my past x-rays. Dr. Foster and his team are the best in all aspects from the first appointment to follow ups. If you need an oral surgeon or a second opinion that you can trust then I highly recommend Dr Foster and his team.
Becky Quillen
Had oral surgery today and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had with this type of dental procedure. I get very nervous and anxious when at the dentist, let alone, oral surgeon. The staff is amazing and I unfortunately did not get Dr. Fosters assistants name but she was awesome. So caring and compassionate and funny. Really helped me to relax and have a few laughs!
Paula Arnold
I have used AOIS and Dr. Jason Pickup on two separate occasions - (both times - tooth extraction and implant) and very pleased with both procedures. I was informed of everything that needed to be done and the steps that needed to be taken - they were very accommodating to my schedule. I would highly recommend Dr. Pickup - I can't say anything about any of the other doctors - he is the only one I've seen - and want to see.
Jake Vela
We had a very traumatic experience where our daughter's head was split open and needed a decent amount of stitches. It meant a lot when Dr. Wells and the Staff greeted us with warmth and confidence that everything was going to be ok. We had limited waiting time and they quickly moved us through the entire process in a calm and professional manner. Our daughter's head was stitched up quickly and even she was surprised at how quick and painless the process was. Thank you Dr. Wells and staff!
Danny Shupe
I have had teeth removed & several implants installed by Dr Pickup and his staff. I am very much pleased with the work performed by Dr Pickup & his staff. They took the time to explain the pros & cons and answer all questions I had. I highly recommend Dr Pickup and his staff for any oral or implant surgery that you may need. Many thanks to you and your staff & I very much appreciate what you done for me!!! If you read this and have any question about who to see, this is the place to go! Thanks!
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