Bone Grafting

WHAT IS BONE GRAFTING?

The strength of your jawbone is crucial for maintaining overall oral health. If your jawbone has been compromised due to missing teeth or physical injury, a bone graft may be necessary to ensure it can securely support both dental implants and your natural teeth. Bone grafting works to reinforce and regenerate your jawbone, making it robust enough for a dental implant. At Cedar House Family Dentistry, we perform dental bone graft surgeries to restore volume and thickness in the jaw, effectively addressing weak or missing teeth. Our skilled dentist, Dr. Anita Jhangiani, has extensive experience in conducting bone grafting procedures. Contact us to schedule an appointment and learn more.

HOW DOES BONE GRAFTING WORK?

A bone graft helps enhance the jawbone and readies you for a dental implant, but it's important to be prepared for a time commitment. Some procedures can take several months to finish, resulting in a stronger, healthier jaw that can support both your dental implant and natural teeth. The bone graft may be harvested from another part of your body, such as the shin, hip, or chin (known as an autograft). After administering sedation and local anesthesia, your dentist will prepare the treatment area and create an incision in the gums to access the bone. The graft will be secured to your bone along with collagen and growth-stimulating proteins. The gums will then be sutured closed, and the area will be cleaned. Over the next six months or more, the graft will integrate with your jawbone (osseointegration). During this period, it's essential to maintain a strong oral hygiene routine that includes brushing and flossing, as well as using any additional products recommended by your dentist.

BONE GRAFTING FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS

Enhance the strength of your jawbone to effectively support both dental implants and your natural teeth through bone grafting at Cedar House Family Dentistry. We encourage you to schedule a dental consultation where Dr. Jhangiani can discuss tailored bone grafting treatment options that suit your specific needs. Our commitment is to help you achieve improved oral health with the best treatment methods available.