Bone Grafting is a surgical procedure with the purpose of stimulating the patient’s bone to start regrowth. This procedure has been used for over 80 years, though today’s procedures and equipment are highly evolved and help to cultivate an environment for re-growth to occur.
Some patients may need to first undergo bone grafting procedures to make suitable room for the placement of a dental implant.
Where there is a large amount of bone loss, it is recommended that the patient undergoes a grafting procedure where the bone is taken from outside the mouth. A platform is made, returning the jaw bone to a more suitable structure for the placement of a dental implant,
The healing procedure will often leave the patient with only a small number of days of healing. In this time, lots of rest and anti-inflammation medication will be prescribed, as well as antibiotics to prevent infection and minimise the discomfort.