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Dental Bone Grafting FAQs

1. What is dental bone grafting?  Dental bone grafting is a restorative procedure used to replace missing bone from a patient’s jaw. The bone graft may be made from natural bone from the patient’s body; this is considered the most compatible, least risky material. Oral surgeons, like Dr. Chris Tye, may also use a synthetic […]

Bone Graft After Wisdom Teeth Removal: Is it necessary?

The mouth goes through many changes throughout a lifetime, and most people develop wisdom teeth (third molars) by their mid-twenties. Five million Americans opt for extraction every year because of the unpredictable nature of wisdom teeth development and complications. Impacted wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and surrounding bone, sometimes leading to the need for […]

What Is a Bone Graft? 

A bone graft is a surgical method that employs transplanted bone to restore and reconstruct diseased, damaged, or missing bones. In modern dentistry, a dental bone graft enlarges the volume and density of the jawbone. Most of the skeletal system consists of connective tissue called the bone matrix. Bone matrix calcifies and gives bones their […]

What’s a bone graft, and why do I need one?

Gone are the days when tooth loss meant a permanent gap in your smile. Today, when you experience tooth loss due to trauma, injury, or decay, your Euless oral surgeon can place a dental implant to restore your missing tooth root and give you back a strong bite and beautiful smile. Before dental implant treatment […]