Surgical Dentistry
Dental Bone Grafts in Fullerton, CA
Rebuilding the foundation your teeth and implants rely on.
When the jawbone has thinned, a bone graft can restore enough volume to support an implant or protect the teeth around it.
What Is a Dental Bone Graft?
A dental bone graft adds bone or bone-substitute material to an area of the jaw where bone has been lost. Bone can thin after a tooth is removed, after gum disease, or following an injury. Over time, the graft material acts as a framework that your body gradually replaces with its own bone. Grafting is often done to prepare a site for a dental implant, which needs enough healthy bone to anchor securely. A 3D scan maps bone volume before treatment, so we can see whether a graft is needed and plan it precisely.
When a Bone Graft May Be Needed
Common reasons the jawbone needs rebuilding.
- Before an Implant To create enough bone for an implant to anchor in.
- After an Extraction To help preserve the bone where a tooth has been removed.
- After Bone Loss To restore bone lost to gum disease or injury.
How Grafting Works
The graft material is placed where bone is needed and covered by the gum while it heals. As it heals, your body builds new bone in its place. We explain the plan and healing time for your case before treatment begins.
What to Expect
- A 3D scan to assess bone volume
- Local anesthetic for comfort
- A healing period before any implant
- Clear aftercare instructions
Related Treatment
Grafting often comes before dental implants. In the upper back jaw, a sinus lift may be needed instead.
The short answer
A dental bone graft adds bone or bone-substitute material to an area of the jaw where bone has been lost after an extraction, gum disease or injury. The graft acts as a framework that the body gradually replaces with its own bone, which is often needed so there is enough bone to anchor a dental implant. A 3D scan maps bone volume first, so the need for a graft can be assessed and the procedure planned precisely before treatment begins.
Bone Graft FAQ
- Why would I need a bone graft?
- A graft rebuilds jawbone that has thinned after an extraction, gum disease or injury. It is often needed so there is enough bone to anchor a dental implant. A 3D scan shows whether a graft is needed.
- What is the graft made of?
- Grafts use bone or a bone-substitute material. The material acts as a framework for new bone. Your body gradually replaces it with its own bone.
- How long before I can get an implant?
- The graft needs time to heal and turn into new bone before an implant is placed. Healing time varies from case to case. We will explain the timeline for your situation before treatment.
- Is a bone graft painful?
- The procedure is done with local anesthetic, so the area is numb. Some tenderness afterward is normal. We give you clear aftercare instructions.
Insurance & Financing
Benefits and participation vary by plan. Please contact our office so we can help you verify your coverage and understand your options before treatment.
CareCredit and Cherry are available. Terms and approval are set by each provider.