Bone grafting is done under local anesthetic and sedation. Sedation allows you to relax during your surgery and remain comfortable throughout. Surgery starts with small incisions in the gum tissue, exposing the weakened areas of bone in your jaw. The chosen bone graft material is packed into the jaw, and the gum tissue is sutured closed. Healing typically takes several months. Once you have fully healed, we are then able to begin the process of dental implants.
Missing bone mass does not mean that you are relegated to traditional tooth replacement options. With a bone graft, we can restore your missing bone mass, enabling you to receive, and enjoy the benefits of dental implants. For more information, call Oregon Periodontics, P.C., today at (503) 575-7750.