Consultation & treatment planning
Your consultation begins with a one-on-one meeting with our team to understand your treatment goals and review your health history in detail. Based on what we learn, we’ll:
- Recommend diagnostic imaging — such as digital X-Rays or a 3D CT Scan — to assess the
quality, location, and density of your jawbone
- Identify areas of bone loss
- Discuss your future Dental Implant plans (if applicable)
- Recommend the type of grafting best suited for your needs
You’ll receive a personalized treatment plan outlining the grafting material, surgical timeline, and steps for recovery.
The procedure
Bone Grafting is typically performed under Local Anesthesia, often with IV Sedation for your comfort. During the procedure, the Bone Graft material is placed in the affected area and secured. In some cases, a protective membrane may be used to guide healing and prevent tissue interference.
Types of Bone Grafting may include:
- Socket Preservation (Ridge Preservation): Immediately after Tooth Extraction to maintain bone structure
- Ridge Augmentation: To rebuild the jaw ridge after bone loss
- Sinus Lift: To raise the sinus floor and add bone to the upper molar/premolar region
- Block Graft: For larger areas of bone loss, using a solid piece of bone
Most procedures are completed within 3 hours depending on the complexity.
Recovery & healing
Healing typically occurs over several months. During this time:
- You may experience mild swelling, soreness, or bruising for a few days
- A soft food diet is recommended during initial healing
- We’ll provide detailed post-op care instructions, including oral hygiene tips and medications
- Follow-up visits help us monitor your progress and ensure the graft is successful
Once healing is complete and bone volume is restored, you may be ready for the placement of Dental Implants.