Dental Bone Grafting in Tacoma
What Is Dental Bone Grafting?
A bone graft is a procedure used to add bone material to an area where additional bone volume or support may be needed.
Bone grafting can be used in several dental situations, including treatment planning for dental implants. The graft material can replace missing bone or provide a framework that allows the body’s natural healing process to form new bone in the area.
The type of graft material and treatment approach depend on the location of the missing bone, the amount of bone needed, and the patient’s individual treatment plan.
What Happens During Bone Grafting?
Evaluation and Imaging
Treatment Planning
Graft Placement
Protection and Healing
What Can You Expect During Healing?
Healing after bone grafting varies between patients and depends on the treatment site, amount of grafting, type of material, and individual healing.
Your dentist will provide specific instructions for caring for the surgical area.
Follow-up appointments may be needed to monitor the healing process and determine when additional treatment can safely proceed.
If the graft is being performed as preparation for an implant, implant placement may occur after the graft has sufficiently healed and integrated with the surrounding bone.
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Bone Grafting After Tooth Extraction
Bone preservation may sometimes be considered at the time of tooth extraction.
When a tooth is removed, the bone that previously supported the tooth can gradually resorb. Preserving or rebuilding bone may help maintain the shape of the area and support future treatment planning.
If you are considering a dental implant after an extraction, ask your dentist whether bone preservation or grafting should be discussed as part of your treatment plan.