Bone Graft

The Reason Behind a Bone Graft

Dentists today are concerned about your jaw bone as much as they are about what’s above the gums. The jaw bone is the foundation for your teeth. You must have good bone density for many dental procedures. Bone loss can affect facial structure and result in tooth loss. A bone graft is the answer for these concerns.

The Best Time for a Bone Graft

Most dentists will offer a bone graft at the time of a tooth extraction. It’s a great opportunity to do this procedure because the gum is already opened. It can be done later in preparation for a dental implant but that involves reopening the gum and then waiting for healing. Getting a bone graft with an extract advances healing so your dental implant procedure can be scheduled sooner.

What to at Emergency Dentistry

The most common bone graft material is synthetic material. This is available and inexpensive compared to other options.

You can donate your own bone. This can involve a couple of procedures and be more costly.

Human and animal donors contribute to bone graft material. These come from reputable donor banks.