Bone Grafts

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Strengthen Your Jaw With Bone Grafts in Garden City

A bone graft gives your jaw the foundation it needs to support a dental implant and maintain the structure of your smile. When bone shrinks due to tooth loss or infection, grafting rebuilds that density so your treatment can move forward on solid ground.

Bone grafts in Garden City are performed by a team with extensive implant training and experience. We use 3-D imaging to evaluate your bone levels in detail before recommending any treatment. You always know exactly what's needed and why before anything begins.

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Give Your Smile a Solid Foundation

Bone loss doesn't have to be the end of the road for your smile. A bone graft restores what's been lost and makes treatments like dental implants possible. It gives you a path forward that might not have seemed available before.

Enables Implant Placement

Without enough bone density, a dental implant can't be placed successfully. A bone graft rebuilds that foundation to give your implant solid support.

Preserves Facial Structure

Bone loss after tooth removal can change the shape of your face over time. Grafting helps maintain the natural contours of your jaw. You'll look younger and healthier.

Performed In-House

With Dr. McVey's extensive training, he can handle your bone graft here in our office without the need for a specialist.

Guided by Advanced Imaging

A 3-D cone beam CT scanner gives us a precise picture of your bone levels before treatment. This makes the procedure safer and more predictable.

Protects Long-Term Health

Addressing bone loss early helps prevent further deterioration and keeps your remaining teeth stable and properly supported.

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Restore Your Jawbone With Grafting

In many cases, a bone graft can be performed at the same time as a tooth extraction. This reduces the number of appointments needed and helps preserve the bone in that area right from the start.

Dr. McVey's training at two implant residency programs means your graft is in experienced hands. Whether you're preparing for an implant or addressing bone loss after tooth removal, having this procedure handled by someone who knows your smile makes the entire process easier.

We offer two sedation options: inhaled sedation with laughing gas and oral conscious sedation. Our warm, caring team will make sure you feel comfortable and stay informed at every stage of your care.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bone Grafts

What is a dental bone graft? 

A dental bone graft is a procedure that adds bone material to an area of the jaw that has lost density due to tooth loss, infection, or injury. The grafted material fuses with the existing jawbone over time, rebuilding the volume and strength needed to support a dental implant or preserve the structure of your smile.

Why would I need a bone graft? 

A bone graft may be needed if you have experienced jawbone loss in an area where a dental implant will be placed, or if bone loss is affecting the stability of your surrounding teeth. Bone loss commonly occurs after a tooth has been missing for some time, making grafting a necessary step before implant placement can begin.

Does a bone graft hurt? 

A bone graft is performed with local anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. Laughing gas and oral sedation are also available if you need extra help staying relaxed. Some soreness and swelling in the days following the procedure is normal and can be managed with over-the-counter or prescribed pain relief as directed by your dentist.

How long does it take for a bone graft to heal? 

Bone graft healing typically takes several months, as the grafted material needs time to fuse with the existing jawbone before an implant can be placed. The exact timeline depends on the size of the graft and how well your body heals. Your dentist will monitor your progress and let you know when you are ready for the next step.

Can a bone graft be done at the same time as a tooth extraction? 

In many cases a bone graft can be performed at the same time as a tooth extraction. Placing the graft immediately after removal helps preserve the bone in the socket right from the start, reducing the amount of bone loss that occurs during healing and shortening the overall treatment timeline before implant placement.

What material is used in a bone graft? 

Bone grafts can be performed using several types of material, including bone taken from your own body, donor bone, or synthetic bone substitutes. The right material depends on the size of the graft needed and your specific situation. Your dentist will recommend the most appropriate option based on your treatment goals and overall health.

How long does a bone graft procedure take? 

Most bone graft procedures are completed in a single appointment, taking anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour, depending on the size and location of the graft. Your dentist will give you a clear idea of what to expect before the procedure begins so you can plan your day accordingly.

What should I do after a bone graft procedure? 

After a bone graft, keeping the area clean and following your dentist's aftercare instructions closely are the most important steps you can take. Avoiding hard or crunchy foods, refraining from smoking, and keeping all follow-up appointments help the graft heal properly and give your jawbone the best chance of fully integrating the new material.