A dental bone graft involves taking bone from a different area of the body, or getting bone from a donor. In most cases, this is necessary to increase the patient’s bone density and strength. It is also a necessary requirement for some procedures that need a patient to have a strong jawbone prior to the dental intervention they need. At Warrenton Dental Care, we have performed countless bone grafts for patients, especially those who are looking to get dental implants but do not have enough jawbone strength yet. 

What Is a Bone Graft?

A dental bone graft works in the way that the new cells from the new bone will fuse with the cells of the present bone. This will then create one stronger, more durable bone. Oftentimes, a dental bone graft will be placed closer to the jawbone, to make a stronger jawbone that can withstand daily activities, like chewing, with ease. This also prepares a patient for dental implants.

Who Is a Candidate for Bone Grafting?

Not every patient is eligible for a bone graft. In order for a patient to be eligible for a dental graft, he/she must not have any of the following issues: 

Types of Bone Grafts

The two most common types of grafts are allografts and autografts. Both function to replace lost or weak bone with more healthy and strong bone. However, it is important to understand the major differences between the two prior to getting a bone graft: 

Our Procedure

The procedure for a bone graft depends on which type of bone graft you are getting. It is important to remember that if you are getting an autograft, you will have two incisions. The first will involve removing bone from a different location in your body, and the second will involve implementing the bone where it will function as a bone graft. This type of procedure also has a longer healing time, since two areas of your body must heal. Below outlines the step-by-step process following getting the bone (whether from your body, or from a donor/cadaver):

Rebuilding the Foundation of Your Smile

 At Warrenton Dental Center, bone grafting is a part of our everyday life. We have completed numerous successful bone grafts for happy, healthy patients. If you are still unsure whether or not a bone graft is right for you, give us a call at (540) 351-0170. Our friendly staff would be more than happy to give you a little more information, address your questions and concerns, and help you come to a decision.