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CherryDemo

Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist

Fellow of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Bone Grafting for Implants

Secure and long-lasting dental implants often require strong jawbone support. If your bone volume has diminished, bone grafting can rebuild the foundation needed for successful implant placement.
Bone Grafting for Implants
Do I have enough bone for dental implants?
Secure and long-lasting dental implants often require strong jawbone support. If your bone volume has diminished, bone grafting can rebuild the foundation needed for successful implant placement.
After a tooth is removed, the bone in the socket can naturally regenerate, particularly when the socket walls are thick. This healing process typically takes two to three months. However, when socket walls are thin—especially in the front teeth—natural healing may not provide enough bone for future implants. In these cases, a bone graft is often placed at the time of extraction to preserve bone width and volume for later implant placement.
When a tooth has been missing for years, the ridge of bone can become very narrow. In these instances, a graft may be added to the area and allowed to heal for several months. Once the new bone integrates, the site can support an implant. This is typically an outpatient procedure that’s well tolerated. A variety of grafting materials, including the patient’s own bone, may be used.
When a tooth has been missing for years, the ridge of bone can become very narrow. In these instances, a graft may be added to the area and allowed to heal for several months. Once the new bone integrates, the site can support an implant. This is typically an outpatient procedure that’s well tolerated. A variety of grafting materials, including the patient’s own bone, may be used.