Bone Grafts

Dental bone graft, or bone augmentation, is a procedure in which bone tissue is added to your jawbone in order to increase bone mass or replace bone that’s been damaged or lost over time.

The most common reason you might need a bone graft is if you’re interested in getting dental implants. A dental implant is a sturdy rod that’s embedded into your jawbone, usually to serve as an anchor for dentures or a crown. Implants need a lot of bone in order to heal properly, so patients who don’t have enough bone to begin with or have lost bone tissue over time might need a dental bone graft before the implant procedure can go forward.

There are several different procedures that can be used for bone augmentation (grafting). Your dentist will select a procedure depending on the type, location and number of implants to be used. If you need a bone graft, it is important that you and your dentist discuss all of the options available to you. After a bone graft procedure, dentists usually wait 4 to 6 months before placing implants.

Interested in learning more about bone grafting, please, call MGS Dental at (978) 851-7012 to schedule your free consultation.