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Bone Grafting
Bone Grafting
Rebuilding the foundation for a healthy, complete smile.
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that rebuilds lost or deteriorated jawbone to create a stable foundation for dental implants or to preserve the structure of your jaw after a tooth extraction. At Omni Dental Studio in Riverview, FL, Dr. Ariana Merchi performs bone grafting procedures with precision and care, using high-quality graft materials to promote natural bone regeneration.
Why Is Bone Grafting Needed?
When a tooth is lost or extracted, the jawbone that once supported it begins to resorb — shrinking in both height and width. This bone loss can make it impossible to place a dental implant without first rebuilding the bone. Bone grafting is also performed as a socket preservation procedure immediately after an extraction to minimize bone loss and maintain the site for future implant placement.
Types of Bone Grafts
Several types of bone graft materials may be used depending on your situation. Autografts use bone harvested from your own body (typically the chin or jaw). Allografts use processed donor bone from a tissue bank. Xenografts use processed bovine (cow) bone. Alloplastic grafts use synthetic materials. Each type has specific advantages, and Dr. Merchi will recommend the most appropriate option based on your clinical needs.
The Bone Grafting Procedure
Bone grafting is typically performed under local anesthesia, with sedation available for anxious patients. The graft material is placed in the area of bone loss and covered with a membrane to protect it during healing. Over the following months, your body gradually replaces the graft material with new, natural bone. Once healing is complete — usually three to six months — the site is ready for implant placement.
Recovery After Bone Grafting
Most patients experience mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort for the first few days after bone grafting. Over-the-counter or prescription pain medication is usually sufficient for managing discomfort. You will be given specific post-operative instructions including dietary restrictions and oral hygiene guidance. Most patients return to normal activities within a few days, though the full healing process takes several months.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Benefits
- Enables dental implant placement in patients with bone loss
- Preserves jawbone after extraction
- Prevents facial collapse from bone loss
- Uses biocompatible graft materials
- Performed under local anesthesia
- Sedation options available
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