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Bone Grafts

 

Dental Bone Grafting in Hamilton and Columbus, GA

At Southeastern Dental Center, we specialize in dental bone grafting – a sophisticated surgical procedure that restores jaw bone density and volume. This essential treatment creates a strong foundation for dental implants and helps maintain facial structure.

Restore your smile's foundation with our advanced bone grafting procedures. Our experienced team provides comfortable, state-of-the-art treatment to help you achieve optimal oral health.

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What is a Dental Bone Graft?

A dental bone graft is a surgical procedure that restores lost bone tissue in your jaw. At Southeastern Dental Center, we often recommend this treatment when a patient's jawbone has become too thin or soft to support dental implants or other restorative procedures. During the procedure, we place special bone grafting material – which may come from your own body, a tissue bank, or be made of synthetic materials – into the areas of bone loss. This grafting material acts like a framework that your body gradually replaces with its own new bone tissue through a natural healing process. Think of it as providing your jaw with the building blocks it needs to regenerate itself.

Whether you've lost bone due to missing teeth, gum disease, injury, or other dental conditions, bone grafting can help rebuild the strong foundation needed for a healthy smile.

Common Applications for Dental Bone Grafts

At Southeastern Dental Center, we use dental bone grafting to address a variety of oral health challenges. This versatile procedure has become an essential tool in modern dentistry, helping our patients rebuild their smiles and restore proper jaw function. While each patient's needs are unique, bone grafting provides effective solutions for several common dental conditions, including:

  • Preparation for dental implants
  • Recovery from tooth loss
  • Treatment of periodontal disease
  • Facial structure restoration
  • Post-extraction socket preservation
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Our Proven Process

At Southeastern Dental Center, we've developed a comprehensive, patient-focused approach to dental bone grafting. Our proven three-step process ensures optimal results while prioritizing your comfort and understanding every step of the way.

1. Consultation

Your journey begins with a thorough oral examination and complete health history review using advanced 3D imaging. During this consultation, we'll develop your personalized treatment plan and review all comfort options, ensuring you understand every aspect of the procedure.

2. Treatment

Your procedure takes place in our state-of-the-art surgical suite, where we begin with careful administration of an anesthetic. Our experienced surgical team then uses precise techniques to place the grafting material and protect the area with specialized membranes for optimal healing.

3. Recovery

We provide you with detailed care instructions and a take-home recovery kit, along with 24/7 access to our emergency care line. Our team schedules regular follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress and guide you through each stage of recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

At Southeastern Dental Center, we ensure your comfort throughout the entire bone grafting procedure using local anesthesia or sedation options. Most patients report minimal discomfort during recovery, similar to other dental procedures, and any post-procedure soreness can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain medications we recommend.

Initial recovery takes about one week, during which you may experience some swelling and minor discomfort that gradually improves each day. While you can return to most normal activities within a few days, the bone graft itself needs 3-9 months to fully heal and integrate, depending on the size and location of the grafted area.

For the first week after your procedure, we recommend sticking to soft, cool foods like yogurt, smoothies, mashed potatoes, and pasta that won't disturb the surgical site. As healing progresses, you can gradually return to your normal diet, and our team will provide detailed dietary guidelines based on your specific procedure and healing progress.