Bone Grafting
What is Bone Grafting?
Bone Grafting at Elite Dental Tours
Elite Dental Tours Offers Major and Minor Bone Grafting Procedures
Major Bone Grafting: For significant bone loss or complex cases, major bone grafting procedures may be required. These procedures utilize bone from your own body (hip, tibia) or a donor source to rebuild the jawbone structure.
Bone Grafting Procedure –
Bone grafting in dental treatments is a common and essential procedure when preparing for bone grafting dental implants. Here’s how the process typically works:
- Initial Consultation
A dental specialist examines your oral health using X-rays or CT scans to assess bone density and determine the extent of grafting needed.
- Anesthesia
Local anesthesia or sedation is administered to ensure you are comfortable and pain-free throughout the procedure.
- Site Preparation
The gum tissue is gently opened to expose the area of bone loss.
- Bone Placement
The bone grafting material—synthetic, autograft (from your own body), allograft (donor bone), or xenograft (animal source)—is placed precisely in the deficient area.
- Membrane Coverage (if needed)
A protective membrane may be placed over the graft to enhance healing and prevent soft tissue from interfering.
- Suturing
The gum tissue is sutured (stitched) back into place to secure the graft.
- Healing & Integration
The healing process, known as osseointegration, takes 3 to 6 months. During this time, the graft fuses with your existing bone to form a solid foundation for a dental implant.
- Follow-Up & Implant Placement
Once healed, your dentist will evaluate the site and proceed with the dental implant placement if the bone has integrated successfully.
