Bone Grafting
A strong foundation is essential for your long-term oral health and a confident smile. Bone grafting is a procedure that rebuilds and strengthens your jaw, preparing it for a successful future. Our team is here to guide you with compassionate care, ensuring you feel supported on your path to renewed health.
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When is Bone Grafting Necessary?
Over time, your jawbone can shrink or become damaged due to tooth loss, gum disease, or trauma. A bone graft restores this lost bone, creating a stable base for other dental procedures. You may benefit from this surgical procedure if you are preparing for a dental implant, need to address bone loss, or want to preserve your jaw’s structure after tooth extractions.
When is Bone Grafting Necessary?
Over time, your jawbone can shrink or become damaged due to tooth loss, gum disease, or trauma. A bone graft restores this lost bone, creating a stable base for other dental procedures. You may benefit from this surgical procedure if you are preparing for a dental implant, need to address bone loss, or want to preserve your jaw’s structure after tooth extractions.
Why is Bone Grafting Important?
Losing bone in your jaw can affect your oral health and even the shape of your face. It can cause surrounding teeth to shift and can complicate future restorations. For a dental implant to be successful, it needs enough bone to integrate with, ensuring a stable, lasting result. By rebuilding the bone, we not only create the support needed for implants but also help maintain your natural facial structure.
Types of Dental Bone Grafts
We will recommend the bone grafting material best suited for your specific needs to encourage effective bone healing.
- Autograft: Uses a small amount of your own bone tissue, often taken from the chin
- Allograft: Uses donated bone from a tissue bank that has been thoroughly screened for safety
- Xenograft: Uses bone from an animal source, which is processed to be compatible with your body
- Synthetic Grafts: Uses biocompatible, lab-made materials that act as a scaffold for new bone growth
An Overview of the Procedure
Your journey starts with a personal consultation to create a treatment plan just for you.
- Preparation: We use advanced imaging, like X-rays or CT scans, to evaluate the amount of bone loss and plan your procedure
- The Procedure: Your oral surgeon makes a small incision to place the bone grafting material where it is needed. We offer several anesthesia options to ensure you are comfortable throughout the process
- Healing: The new material will naturally integrate with your jaw, creating a solid foundation of new bone tissue
