Bone Grafting
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Bone grafting is a minor surgical procedure that adds bone volume or density to jaw areas where bone loss has occurred due to extractions, trauma, or gum disease.

Dental implants require adequate bone height and width for structural support. Bone grafting provides a strong foundation if bone has shrunk.

We use safe, sterile, biocompatible mineralized bone matrix materials (synthetic or processed mineral bone) that act as a scaffold for your own bone to grow into.

No. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Minor post-operative jaw ache is easily controlled with anti-inflammatory medication.

Bone graft integration (osteoconduction) typically takes 3 to 6 months before dental implants can be placed firmly.

Socket preservation involves placing bone graft material directly into an extraction socket immediately after tooth removal to prevent jawbone collapse.

Private health extras cover oral bone grafting under item codes 243 or 643. DVA covers clinically justified bone grafting for veterans.

Avoid blowing your nose forcibly (if upper jaw), smoking, drinking through straws, or touching the surgical site with your tongue or fingers.

Dental bone grafting has a high success rate exceeding 90-95% when post-operative hygiene and care guidelines are followed.

Yes. Without tooth root stimulation, jawbone naturally reabsorbs up to 25% of its width in the first year following extraction.