Bone Grafting
Bone grafting rebuilds jawbone volume to support implants and long-term oral health, often as a first step in implant planning. Planned and performed at Arapahoe Dental.
A surgical procedure that adds bone material to areas of the jaw where bone has been lost due to extraction, gum disease, or trauma.
Graft material is placed in the deficient area at the Boulder office, often at the time of extraction or implant planning. The site heals over several months as new bone integrates.
Bone grafting makes implant placement possible in areas with insufficient bone and preserves jaw structure for the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about bone grafting.
Bone grafting is often a first step for patients who want implants but have lost jawbone volume, whether from a missing tooth, gum disease, or time. It rebuilds the foundation implants need.
Graft material is placed where bone is needed and then integrates with your own bone over the following months. It's frequently planned alongside future implant treatment from the start.
The procedure itself is usually fairly short, but the bone needs several months to heal and mature before implants can go in.
Grafting is a planning step rather than the end goal, so it's mapped out as part of your overall implant timeline. The healing wait is what makes the eventual implant stable.
Mild swelling and soreness for a few days is typical, eased with soft foods and rest. The longer part is simply waiting for the bone to heal before the next stage.
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