Bone loss in the jaws and around the teeth can be the result of missing teeth, periodontal disease, or trauma. This bone loss is not only detriment to oral health and function but it can also alter facial appearance as the support for the natural contours of the face is diminished.

When a tooth is extracted or lost the natural stimulation to the underlying bone that is generated by the forces of biting or chewing is lost. Research Proved that upto 45-50% of Bone width and Height is lost in the first year following tooth loss.

By performing bone grafting procedures, your surgeon can help restore the bone to its original dimensions to maintain facial esthetics, repair the damage caused by periodontal disease as well as facilitate the success of procedures such as the placement of dental implants.

A bone graft provides a platform or “scaffolding” for new bone growth and the material for a bone graft can be derived from the patient own body , other donor sources either Bovine or Processed Huma bone or be comprised of synthetic, bone-like materials.

A bone graft can be placed immediately upon the extraction of a tooth or some time after tooth loss. Placing a bone graft at the time of tooth removal reduces the amount of bone loss in the area to maintain the hard tissue support that is required for the future placement of a dental implant. When a bone graft is placed a while after tooth loss, a separate surgical procedure is required to reflect the soft tissue, expose the underlying bone, place a graft and then suture the soft tissue back into place.

To guide tissue regeneration as well as protect the graft and promote healing, your surgeon will place specialized membranes and biologically active materials over the grafting material.