Bone Grafting in Corpus Christi
Bone grafting is now a routine part of modern dentistry, often performed as a standard step before placing a dental implant. At Dawod Dental Center, we make the process as straightforward and comfortable as possible.
Why Bone Grafting Is Sometimes Needed
One major reason dental implants work so well as tooth replacements is that they actually fuse to the underlying bone. Unfortunately, when a tooth is lost, the surrounding bone often begins to resorb over time. In that case, it may be necessary to rebuild some of the bone structure before an implant can be placed effectively.
A Routine, Well-Established Procedure
Bone grafting has become a standard practice in periodontal and oral surgery, often performed prior to, or occasionally at the same time as, placing a dental implant. The procedure itself can be done in the office using local anesthesia or conscious sedation to relieve anxiety.
Materials Used in Bone Grafting
The small amount of grafting material needed may come from a variety of sources, including human, animal, or synthetic materials, all processed to be completely safe before use. Special guided bone regeneration membranes and other biologically active substances may also be used to promote and enhance healing.
How Bone Regeneration Works
Your body uses most bone grafting material as a scaffold, growing its own new bone tissue over it. In time, the natural process of bone regeneration replaces the graft material with new bone. That's why today, when a tooth is going to be extracted, a bone graft is often placed at the same time to preserve as much bone as possible.
Are you considering dental implants and wondering whether you may need bone grafting? Call (361) 992-8531 to talk through your options with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need a bone graft before a dental implant?
When a tooth is lost, surrounding bone can resorb over time, and a graft may be needed to rebuild enough structure to support an implant.
Is bone grafting painful?
The procedure is done using local anesthesia or conscious sedation, so most patients feel minimal discomfort.
What materials are used for bone grafts?
Grafting material may come from human, animal, or synthetic sources, all processed to be completely safe.
How long does it take to heal from a bone graft?
Healing time varies, but bone regeneration typically takes a few months before an implant can be placed.
Is a bone graft always needed for a dental implant?
Not always. Whether you need a graft depends on how much bone remains at the implant site.
How do I schedule a bone grafting consultation?
You can request an appointment online or call us at (361) 992-8531.