If you’ve been told you don’t have enough bone for dental implants, don’t lose hope. Bone grafting is a well-established, highly successful procedure that rebuilds your jawbone to create a strong foundation for implant placement.
Why Does Jawbone Loss Happen?
- Tooth loss: When a tooth is extracted or lost, the jawbone begins to resorb (shrink) within months
- Long-term denture use: Dentures sit on the gum surface but don’t stimulate the bone, leading to progressive bone loss
- Periodontal disease: Advanced gum disease destroys the bone supporting your teeth
- Trauma or injury: Accidents can damage jawbone structure
Types of Bone Grafts
- Socket Preservation: Performed immediately after tooth extraction to prevent bone loss
- Ridge Augmentation: Rebuilds the width or height of the jawbone ridge
- Sinus Lift: Adds bone to the upper jaw near the sinuses — common for upper back tooth implants
- Block Grafts: Transplants larger sections of bone for significant defects
Bone Graft Materials
Modern bone grafting uses several types of graft material:
- Autograft: Your own bone (gold standard, highest success rate)
- Allograft: Processed human donor bone (very common, highly effective)
- Xenograft: Processed bovine (cow) bone mineral
- Synthetic: Lab-made bone substitute materials
The choice of material depends on the location, extent of bone loss, and your specific needs.
Recovery & Timeline
Bone grafts typically take 3-6 months to fully integrate with your natural bone before implants can be placed. During this time, the graft material acts as a scaffold for your body to grow new bone. Most patients experience mild soreness for 3-5 days after the procedure.
Ready to learn more? Call (503) 822-0096 to schedule your implant and bone grafting consultation.
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When you’re considering complex dental treatment, we’re happy to walk through your options. Our specialist team is located right here in the Tualatin Valley corridor. Contact our experienced clinical team today to secure your comprehensive 3D CBCT diagnostic assessment.
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Consult with Dr. Walied Eldomiaty, DDS
Periodontist & Implant Surgeon • Aloha Dental Specialty Center
Residency-trained periodontist specializing in LANAP laser gum surgery, bone regeneration, and implant placement.
