Bone Grafting

Bone grafting is a procedure used to repair bone and encourage proper healing. If you have lost a tooth, have an infection, or have suffered bone loss, you may need a bone graft. Bone grafting can repair bone lost to infection, gum disease, or trauma. After bone grafting, your body will replace the grafted bone naturally with your own bone.

When is bone grafting necessary?

A bone graft is sometimes necessary when a tooth becomes damaged. People often lose a tooth due to trauma, injury, or tooth decay. When tooth loss occurs, the jawbone and surrounding tissues begin to deteriorate.

A bone graft restores the damaged area. After a bone graft, we will place a replacement tooth or dental implant. Dental implants are surgically implanted into the jawbone, creating a strong and stable foundation for prosthetic teeth.

Minor Bone Grafting

Minor bone grafting procedures generally use autogenous bone (bone from the patient’s jaw). This type of grafting is typically done for ridge augmentation, sinus lift, or alveolar ridge preservation.

What are Indications for Bone Grafting?

Grafting is used during cases of advanced gum disease, facial trauma, and cosmetic purposes.

During cases of advanced gum disease, the gum and bone structure that supports the teeth have been damaged. This results in pockets, which are spaces between the teeth and gums. Bacteria can hide in these pockets and attack the gums and bone structure. This can lead to bone loss and the need for bone grafting.

During facial trauma, chipped teeth or knocked-out teeth require grafting to prevent tooth loss and support the tooth.