Surgery & Replacement
Bone Graft
Also called: dental bone graft, ridge augmentation
A bone graft adds material to the jaw to rebuild bone that has been lost, often so the site can later hold a dental implant. It is also used to preserve bone after an extraction. The grafted area heals and strengthens over several months.
What to expect
- Graft material is placed and the site is closed to heal.
- Healing usually takes a few months before an implant can go in.
- Discomfort is typically mild and managed with simple care.
Questions to ask a practice
- Why do I need a graft, and what type do you recommend?
- How long before the site is ready for an implant?
- What is the combined cost of the graft and the implant?
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